Norway, IA

Population
470
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
806 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$158,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,667
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Located about twenty minutes southwest of Cedar Rapids, Norway is a quiet town of around 450 residents surrounded by the rolling farmland of Benton County. It offers a relaxed, rural atmosphere where neighbors look out for one another, paired with an easy drive into the city for work, dining, and shopping. The pace is calm, the streets are safe and walkable, and the overall feel is pure small-town Iowa.

Despite its modest size, Norway has a massive presence in Iowa sports history. The local baseball program became a legendary powerhouse, racking up twenty state championships and inspiring the Hollywood film *The Final Season*. Today, that pride lives on at the town ball diamonds and the local baseball museum. Families will find Norway Intermediate School right in town, with older kids commuting to Van Horne for Benton Community High School. With its deep-rooted community pride and peaceful setting, Norway is a great fit for anyone wanting space, history, and a tight-knit neighborhood.

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