The Town FilesNorco, Louisiana
Community in St. Charles Parish · population 2,984 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $238,100
- Household income
- $71,220
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 46
- Median age
- 38.7
Norco is a community of 2,984 people in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $238,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 96% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 95% of Louisiana towns.
How Norco ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norco is worth $238,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $71,220, which is more affordable than 39% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,081 a month. 80.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norco | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,081 | $887 |
| Median household income | $71,220 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 80.4% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Norco
| People | Norco | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 84.6% |
Weather in Norco
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 46.1°F. About 63.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norco since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 6, 1983 about 5.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 94 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 15, 2015.
Severe weather in St. Charles Parish since 1996
St. Charles Parish has been included in 52 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Parish had 26,212 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $97,088 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Norco itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Norco
1 public school with 529 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norco Elementary School | PK-5 | 529 | 10.4 |
Towns near Norco
- New Sarpy, LA1.8 mi · 1,169 people · home $95,700
- Hahnville, LA2.8 mi · 2,959 people · home $246,100
- Destrehan, LA3.5 mi · 11,340 people · home $320,700
- Montz, LA3.8 mi · 2,106 people · home $308,800
- Killona, LA4.8 mi · 724 people · home —
- St. Rose, LA6.3 mi · 7,504 people · home $238,900
- Laplace, LA6.7 mi · 28,841 people · home $199,900
- Ama, LA7.5 mi · 1,290 people · home $218,600
Norco questions
Is Norco, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norco scores better for retirees than 48% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 17%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Norco?
The median owner-occupied home in Norco is valued at $238,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,220, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,081 a month.
What is the weather like in Norco?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 46.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Norco get tornadoes?
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norco since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 6, 1983. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- 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)