Town of
Norfolk
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-528-1408
Town Administrator:
Justin Casanova-DavisSelect Board:
James Lehan
Anita Mecklenburg
Kevin Roche
Annual Town Meeting:
May 15, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Municipal Election:
May 7, 2024May, 1st Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 11,550 | |
| Population Density | 775 | |
| Registered Voters | 7,769 | |
| Income Per Capita | $67,473 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $189,167 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 95.4% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $649,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,732 | |
| Total Households | 3,291 | |
| Average Household Size | 3.01 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $16.41 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $16.41 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,027,510,275 | |
| Total Expenditures | $45,372,224 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $38,830,340 | |
| State Aid | $5,202,685 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,400,000 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Norfolk is a suburban town located in Norfolk County approximately 30 minutes southwest of Boston. This quaint town of nearly 12,000 residents epitomizes New England, and its residents value the true meaning of community.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,870 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 14.9 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 82.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Rebecca Rausch
Mass. House
Marcus Vaughn