About Norfolk
Set in the northern part of New York, Norfolk is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Norfolk is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.7 square miles.
📰 Norfolk News Today
- Mary L. Page, 67, of Norfolk WWNY · Jun 19
- Norfolk Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Supports Navy's 250th Birthday Celebration navy.mil · Jul 30
- Suspicious Norfolk death ruled natural North Country Now · Feb 16
- USS Nimitz scheduled to arrive at its new homeport in Norfolk this week stripes.com · Jul 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Norfolk Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Norfolk
- Nin's Restaurant
- Sabad's Restaurant — hungarian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area2.7 sq mi
Coordinates44.7886, -74.9880