The Town FilesNorfolk, Connecticut
Town · population 1,588 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $430,900
- Household income
- $91,548
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 48.2
Norfolk is a town of 1,588 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $430,900, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 100% of Connecticut towns, better for retirees than 96% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 95% of Connecticut towns.
How Norfolk ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norfolk is worth $430,900, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $91,548, which is more affordable than 21% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,190 a month. 81.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norfolk | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $430,900 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,190 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $91,548 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 81.1% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 19.2% | — |
Who lives in Norfolk
| People | Norfolk | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.2 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.8% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 23.3% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 93.8% |
Weather in Norfolk
July highs average 78.4°F and January lows 14.1°F. About 52.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.9 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norfolk since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 30, 1976 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 15, 2018.
Public schools in Norfolk
1 public school with 56 students, about 8.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botelle Elementary School | PK-6 | 56 | 8.0 |
Towns near Norfolk
- Norfolk, CT1.7 mi · 551 people · home $349,000
- Winchester, CT4.6 mi · 10,224 people · home $249,500
- Colebrook, CT6.4 mi · 1,361 people · home $342,800
- Winsted, CT6.5 mi · 7,192 people · home $218,900
- Canaan, CT6.6 mi · 1,080 people · home $469,400
- North Canaan, CT7.0 mi · 3,211 people · home $267,300
- Goshen, CT8.8 mi · 3,150 people · home $482,400
- Canaan, CT9.3 mi · 1,190 people · home $204,200
Norfolk questions
Is Norfolk, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norfolk scores better for retirees than 96% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 95%. 28.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.2).
How much does a house cost in Norfolk?
The median owner-occupied home in Norfolk is valued at $430,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,548, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $1,190 a month.
What is the weather like in Norfolk?
July highs average 78.4°F and January lows 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.9 inches of precipitation a year and 74.9 inches of snow.
Does Norfolk get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norfolk since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 30, 1976. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)