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Norton, VA

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Population
3,477
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,133 ft
Median Home Value
$110,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$692/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,495
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Norton

Tucked into the mountains of Southwest Virginia, Norton is officially the state's smallest city, though it feels much more like a friendly, tight-knit mountain town. With fewer than 4,000 residents, it offers a relaxed pace of life shaped by deep roots in Appalachian railroad and coal history. Today, it operates as an easygoing, self-reliant community where kids grow up attending the local city school system and neighbors run into each other around town.

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The biggest perk for newcomers is the scenery right in the city's backyard. Just above town, Flag Rock Recreation Area provides gorgeous valley overlooks, quiet fishing reservoirs, and a great network of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Sitting right at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 58, Norton serves as a convenient hub for running errands or commuting across Wise County while keeping you surrounded by the quiet beauty of the mountains.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0rating

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