New Orleans metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Norco, LA
$206,950Median listing price
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About Norco
Norco is a small east-bank census-designated place with roughly 3,000 residents, named for the New Orleans Refining Company that founded it as a company town. Set between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain near the Bonnet Carré Spillway, it is a close-knit refinery town with deep community roots and affordable river-parish housing.
Home prices in Norco
The median listing price in Norco is $206,950.
Top places in Norco
- Bonnet Carré Spillway — massive floodway between the river and the lake.
- Norco's historic company-town streets.
- Shell Norco refinery complex (industrial landmark).
- Spillway recreation — fishing and birding.
Commuting from Norco
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 25 minutes (approximate; ~22 miles via I-310 to I-10 or Airline Highway).
- Main route: I-310 south to I-10 east.
Schools in Norco
Public schools: St. Charles Parish Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Norco FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Norco, LA?
The median listing price in Norco is $206,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Norco, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 25 minutes (approximate; ~22 miles via I-310 to I-10 or Airline Highway). - Which school district serves Norco, LA?
Norco is served by St. Charles Parish Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.