Norfolk is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 11,552 people and two associated neighborhoods, Norfolk is the 167th largest community in Massachusetts.

Norfolk home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Norfolk real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Norfolk has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Norfolk telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 25.65% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Norfolk is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Norfolk a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Norfolk has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Norfolk’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Norfolk, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 36.53 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

In Norfolk, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Norfolk is a relatively small town. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.

If knowledge is power, Norfolk is a pretty powerful place. 54.89% of the adults in Norfolk have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Norfolk in 2022 was $61,391, which is upper middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $245,564 for a family of four.

Norfolk is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Norfolk home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Norfolk residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Norfolk include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Norfolk is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.