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Norfolk, MA

Norfolk is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, with a population of 11,662 people at the 2020 census. Formerly known as North Wrentham, Norfolk broke away to become an independent town in 1870.

Norfolk is a suburban town on the periphery of metropolitan Boston, located on an upper valley of the Charles River. The land was originally part of Dedham, which was incorporated in 1636. There were a half dozen small farms in the area after 1669, the result of a determined effort to populate the colonial frontier, despite the remoteness of the area. Wrentham separated from Dedham in 1673; what is now Norfolk was in the northern part of Wrentham. The farms were abandoned during King Philip's War in 1675–76 but repopulated later that century.

As further settlement occurred in the late 17th and 18th centuries, agriculture and cattle grazing were joined by lumbering and planting of orchards. Small villages formed around sawmills and gristmills including City Mills (1680), Mann Pond/Highland Lake (after 1691), and Pondville (after 1730). The village center of North Wrentham was formed in the late 18th century. After 1812, three cotton manufacturing companies were established at Stony Brook, and later in the 19th century, George Campbell's paper mill was opened at Highland Lake making heavy wrapping and building papers. The Norfolk County Railroad opened in 1849, with North Wrentham station near the village center. North Wrentham separated from Wrentham in 1870 and was incorporated as Norfolk.

The town saw a rapid increase in population after 1925 when a hospital and a state prison were built in Norfolk on the Walpole line. Major residential development took place before 1940 in the Pondville and Clark Streets section of town with scattered new housing along Seekonk and Main Streets, and suburban residential building has continued since. In 2014, Norfolk was the filming location for Ted 2, a comedy film starring Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.2 square miles (39 km2), of which 14.8 square miles (38 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (2.30%) is water.

Norfolk places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Milford Regional Medical Center offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Alainn Studio and Planet Fitness offer personalized training programs tailored to individual needs, promoting overall fitness and well-being. Visit Norfolk Fit Body Boot Camp for high-intensity interval training that promises a full-body workout. Fahrenheit Yoga offers hot yoga sessions that help detoxify the body. Hockomock Area YMCA offers extensive fitness programs, including swimming, group exercise classes, and wellness workshops. FitFuel Nutrition & Fitness combines fitness training with meal planning for optimal health results.

Top sites in Norfolk, MA are  Mass Audubon's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, The Patriots Hall of Fame, Fore Kicks Sports Complex and Golf Course, and The Nature Trail and Cranberry Bog.

Population: 11,303 (2023). ZIP code: 02056. Area codes: 508/774. Area: 15.2 square miles (39 km2). Elevation: 65 m (212 ft).

FAQs

Is Norfolk MA a good place to live?

Norfolk is a suburb of Boston with a population of 11,531. Norfolk is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Norfolk offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Norfolk, there are a lot of parks. The public schools in Norfolk are above average.

What are the demographics of Norfolk, MA?

As of the 2000 census, there were 10,460 people, 2,818 households, and 2,412 families residing in Norfolk. The population density was 705.1 inhabitants per square mile (272.2/km2). There were 2,861 housing units at an average density of 192.9 per square mile (74.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 88.97% White, 4.90% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.43% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.88% of the population.

What is the average household income in Norfolk, MA?

The average annual household income in Norfolk is $193,207, while the median household income sits at $168,281 per year. There are a total of 2,967 households in Norfolk, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 85.51% of these Norfolk households, while non-family units account for the remaining 14.49%. Additionally, 46.55% of households have children and 53.45% of households are without children.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Norfolk

Niche

Point 2 Homes

Mass Audubon's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary 

The Patriots Hall of Fame

Fore Kicks Sports Complex and Golf Course 

The Nature Trail and Cranberry Bog

Milford Regional Medical Center

Alainn Studio

Planet Fitness

Norfolk Fit Body Boot Camp

Fahrenheit Yoga

Hockomock Area YMCA

FitFuel

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