There are 20 independent living communities serving Norton, Massachusetts. This includes 2 communities in Norton and 18 nearby. Independent living costs in Massachusetts range from around $23 up to $140 per day, with a mean expense running around $96. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. Yearly, the median cost is around $34,630, which is above the nationwide average of $23,100.
Norton is a small city in the State of Massachusetts. It is located within Bristol County and is included in the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metropolitan area. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 436,658 residents, there are 19,031 residing in the city limits. About 22% of the population are over the age of 55.
Norton has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The average housing price in the city is $457,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $514,500. Norton also has a high unemployment rate of around 11.1%. The city's average household income is $76,000 ($31,000 per person), vs the average of $73,000 for the whole of Massachusetts.
Norton has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives very large amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Norton has a very low rate of crime, moderate air quality, and very good water quality ratings.