The Town FilesNorway, Michigan
City in Dickinson County · population 2,840 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,100
- Household income
- $63,846
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 43.7
Norway is a city of 2,840 people in Dickinson County, Michigan. The median home is worth $91,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Michigan towns, hipper than 90% of Michigan towns, better transit than 86% of Michigan towns.
How Norway ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norway is worth $91,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $63,846, which is more affordable than 100% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $885 a month. 75.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norway | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $885 | $955 |
| Median household income | $63,846 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Norway
| People | Norway | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 14.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Norway
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 4.4°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norway since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 11, 1987 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 28, 2015.
Severe weather in Dickinson County since 1996
Dickinson County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| March 2, 1977 | Drought | EM-3035: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Dickinson County
Dickinson County had 13,798 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,141 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Norway itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Norway
3 public schools with 566 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Elementary School | PK-5 | 254 | 14.1 |
| Norway High School | 9-12 | 173 | 19.2 |
| Vulcan Middle School | 6-8 | 139 | 15.4 |
Towns near Norway
- Breitung, MI6.8 mi · 5,831 people · home $175,300
- Iron Mountain, MI7.3 mi · 7,518 people · home $141,600
- Kingsford, MI9.0 mi · 5,139 people · home $132,100
Norway questions
Is Norway, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norway scores better for retirees than 75% of Michigan towns and quieter than 41%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Norway?
The median owner-occupied home in Norway is valued at $91,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,846, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $885 a month.
What is the weather like in Norway?
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 4.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 61.0 inches of snow.
Does Norway get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 11, 1987. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)