About Norton
Set in the northeastern part of Ohio, Norton is a close-knit town counting 11,423 people who proudly call it home.
Norton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 20.19 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 566 residents per square mile.
📰 Norton News Today
- Kyle Robert Davies Obituary (2026) - Norton, OH - Waite Funeral Homes - Medina Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Barberton man dies in Norton motorcycle crash WKYC · Jul 27
- Margaret "Peggy" Hepfl Obituary | Moore Family Funeral Homes | Norton, OH Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Christine Norton Obituary (2026) - Lake Erie, OH Cleveland.com · Aug 7
- Norton High School football schedule, lettermen, 2026 preview Akron Beacon Journal · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Norton Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,423.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Norton
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- The Funky Truckeria — tacos
- Wolf Creek Tavern
- Casa del mar — mexican
- Nick's Pizza — pizza (café)
- Sweet Henrie's — diner
- Tomaso's — italian
- Wing Warehouse
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Biery House · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norton
- Columbia Woods Park reviews ★
- Edgewood Park reviews ★
- Edison Field reviews ★
- Frashure Park reviews ★
- Howell Fields reviews ★
- Lake Dorothy Park reviews ★
- Loyal Oak Community Park reviews ★
- Silver Creek Metropark Disc Golf Course reviews ★
- Walte Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Norton
- Norton Elementary School
- Norton High School
- Norton Middle School
- Norton Primary Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeCity
Population (2024)11,423
Rank in state#157 of 923
Land area20.19 sq mi
Density566/sq mi
Coordinates41.0289, -81.6455