salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 43 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 82.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Connecticut. It is number 63 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Noroton?
Share of households by yearly income. 77.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Noroton
| Size | Noroton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,500+ | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,139 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Noroton overall?
Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Noroton, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Noroton
Life in Noroton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Noroton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $7,740 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,620,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $162,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Noroton, CT?
Renting in Noroton costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Noroton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Noroton cheap or expensive?
Noroton is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $250,000+. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Noroton?
The median homeowner in Noroton pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is Noroton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Noroton?
The median home value in Noroton is $1,620,000, about 6.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,539 people live in Noroton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.