Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center
Museum
Norfolk 7 Theatre
Cinema
Unknown Name
Water Park
Food and Drink (16) F
Domino's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
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Fast Food
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Fast Food
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Fast Food
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Fast Food
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Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
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Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Pretzelmaker
Fast Food
Orange Julius
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Evolve Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Hy-Vee West
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (27) A+
Verges Park
Park
Verges Park Historical Marker
Park
City Square Park
Park
City Square Park
Park
Warren Cook Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Bank Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Central Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Liberty Bell Park
Park
Liberty Bell Park
Park
Johnson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Memorial Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Skyview Park
Park
Skyview Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Nord Park
Park
Nord Park
Park
Elkhorn State Wildlife Management Area
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (26) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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Convenience Store
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Convenience Store
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Convenience Store
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Convenience Store
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Convenience Store
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Convenience Store
Buckle
Clothing
Tradehome Shoes
Shoes
JCPenney
Department Store
Riddle's Jewelry
Fashion
Claire's
Fashion
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
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Clothing
Target
Department Store
Unknown Name
Mall
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Maurices
Clothing
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Norfolk.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Norfolk is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Nebraska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C
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crime A+

Norfolk crime rates are 866 per 100k, which is 60% lower than Nebraska
Property Crime
802 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
64 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C-

The median income in Norfolk is $49,280 - which is 9% lower than Nebraska.
Med. Household Income
$49,280 F
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Norfolk Family Medicine
Doctor
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Norfolk Fire Division
Fire Station
Norfolk Police Division
Police
Santa Marianta Clinic
Doctor
Faith Regional Health Services - East Campus
Hospital
Skyview Medical Offices - East Campus
Clinic
Family 1st Dental of Norfolk - 13th Street
Dentist
Midtown Health Center
Clinic
Norfolk Dental Group Center
Dentist
Norfolk Medical Group
Doctor
Faith Regional Health Services - West Campus
Hospital
Feidler Eye Clinic & Optical
Doctor
Authier Miller Pape Eyecare Consultants
Doctor
Sunny Meadow Health Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Norfolk home prices are $155,600 - which is 13% higher than Nebraska
Home Price
$155,600 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B

The Norfolk graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Nebraska
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (17) A+
Keystone Christian Academy
Grant Elementary School
Envisions Level Iii School Prg
Alternatives For Success Sch
Lincoln Elementary School
Christ Lutheran School
St Pauls Lutheran School
Westside Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Park Avenue Christian School
Bel Air Elementary School
Norfolk Middle School
Norfolk Catholic Elem.
Norfolk Catholic High School
Washington Elementary School
Eastern Learning Center
High Schools (4) F
Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk Catholic High School
Eastern Learning Center
Lutheran High Northeast
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ratings C+

Norfolk has an overall rating of 68% from 34 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (33)
From AreaVibes C
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Enjoy the Trails in Norfolk 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I've been living in Norfolk Nebraska for 8 years and enjoy the small-town atmosphere and nice friendly folks that I can truly call Good Neighbors. Norfolk is known for its Mini trails that provide opportunities for families to explore nature and enjoy the quality outdoor family t ...Read More ime. Norfolk is known for the go Big Red Trail the Carson Trail and the Husker Trail. throughout the trail, there are lots of campsites and other opportunities to buy food and enjoy the surroundings with family and friends.

Norfolk is known for its restaurants, little shops, and coffee joints that provide opportunities for individuals to enjoy this small town but have all the conveniences of larger metropolitan cities. Also, there is the music in the park on Thursdays that provide lots of fun on a regular basis in this small town. The best areas in Norfolk are near the Husker Trail. My family has enjoyed living in Norfolk, Nebraska over the last 8 years and we would recommend it to anyone moving to this area. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Norfolk? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Verges Park
      Verges Park Historical Marker
      City Square Park
      City Square Park
      Warren Cook Park
      Unknown Name
      Bank Memorial Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center
      Norfolk 7 Theatre
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Norfolk? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Norfolk.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Norfolk? The cost of living in Norfolk is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Nebraska.
      Norfolk
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Nebraska
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Norfolk? Norfolk crime rates are 866, which are 60% lower than Nebraska
      Total Crime
      866 per 100k people

      63% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 116

      63% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Norfolk? The median income in Norfolk is $49,280 which is 9% lower than Nebraska.
      Median household income
      $49,28011% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,1542% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Norfolk a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Faith Regional Health Services - West Campus
      Faith Regional Health Services - East Campus

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Norfolk Family Medicine
      Santa Marianta Clinic
      Authier Miller Pape Eyecare Consultants
      Feidler Eye Clinic & Optical
      Norfolk Medical Group

      A+ Housing

      What are Norfolk home prices? Norfolk home prices are $155,600 - which is 13% higher than Nebraska
      Median home value
      $155,60016% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70825% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Norfolk have good schools? The Norfolk graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Nebraska
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Norfolk a good place to live? Norfolk has an overall rating of 68% from 34 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      34 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      33 total surveys

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