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Norfolk County, MA: growth, migration and housing
Norfolk County has 739,749 residents, up 2.2% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 22,615 households moved in and 24,285 moved out (-1,670 net), while a net $584.9M of income left. Median household income is $130,739, the median home $683,900 and median rent $2,149 a month.
In Massachusetts: 10th of 14 counties for 5-year population growth · 10th of 14 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 3rd of 14 counties for median household income · 5th of 14 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Norfolk County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County, MA | 5,965 | $750.9M |
| Middlesex County, MA | 3,619 | $533.7M |
| Plymouth County, MA | 2,297 | $190.1M |
| Bristol County, MA | 1,226 | $114.3M |
| Worcester County, MA | 862 | $70.9M |
| Providence County, RI | 513 | $41.1M |
| Essex County, MA | 455 | $43.3M |
| Barnstable County, MA | 372 | $48.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Norfolk County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County, MA | 4,217 | $409.4M |
| Middlesex County, MA | 3,372 | $665.2M |
| Plymouth County, MA | 3,104 | $325.5M |
| Bristol County, MA | 1,859 | $157.7M |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,030 | $93.6M |
| Providence County, RI | 691 | $52.5M |
| Barnstable County, MA | 575 | $118.3M |
| Essex County, MA | 505 | $55.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.