At a Glance
Median Income
$106,667
$59,030 per capita
Home Value
$347,400
Zillow: $154,718
Median Rent
$1,798/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.3%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% 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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norwood residents earn a median household income of $106,667 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,030. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwood is $347,400 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,718. Median rent is $1,798/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
66.3% of adults in Norwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwood has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population395
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density3,292/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,667
Per Capita$59,030
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$347,400
Rent$1,798
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$154,718
Housing Units192
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation550 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.3%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+31.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute16 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Norwood was founded in 1975.
The median home in Norwood was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.