At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$25,646 per capita
Home Value
$93,500
Zillow: $135,855
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
18.0% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norwood residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,646. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,972 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwood is $93,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,855. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
6.5% of adults in Norwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwood has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population501
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,616/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$25,646
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$16,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,500
Rent$1,000
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$135,855
Housing Units206
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,362/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation683 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Norwood was built in 1955.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.