At a Glance
Median Income
$25,750
$26,787 per capita
Home Value
$56,100
Zillow: $118,681
Median Rent
$682/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
67.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
29.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
18.3% smoking rate
How Norwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norwood residents earn a median household income of $25,750 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,787. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 104 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwood is $56,100 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,681. Median rent is $682/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
11.5% of adults in Norwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
67.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwood has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population229
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$25,750
Per Capita$26,787
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty29.5%
County GDP$284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,100
Rent$682
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$118,681
Housing Units156
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,606/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation615 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+67.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 52%
Commute28 min
Broadband55.3%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Norwood was built in 1968.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.