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Norton city

VA · Pop. 3,620 · Urban County

92/100Homestead Score

Norton city, Virginia covers 7 square miles with a population of 3,620 and a density of 517.1 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. A median home price of $101,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.78% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 174-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.1°F and average winter lows of 26.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 48 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Norton Community Hospital is 0.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes.

Property Tax: 0.78%
Growing Season: 174 days
Broadband: 99.9%
Density: 517.1/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.78% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $101,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Norton Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 0.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 4% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • A poverty rate of 25.7% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
  • At 517.1 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Norton city, VA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
92/100
Median home price
$101k
Property tax
0.78%
Growing season
174 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall
48"
Broadband
99.9%
Nearest hospital
Norton Community Hospital, 0.9 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.78%
Median Household Income$38,497
Poverty Rate25.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$101K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a
Growing Season174 days
Annual Rainfall48 inches
Avg Summer High79.1°F
Avg Winter Low26.6°F

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado2/10
Flood1/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalNorton Community Hospital (0.9 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Homesteading in Norton city: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Norton city?
Norton city is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 174-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.1°F, and average winter lows of 26.6°F.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $101,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.78%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Norton Community Hospital is 0.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.