At a Glance
Median Income
$43,370
$27,286 per capita
Home Value
$233,100
Zillow: $218,136
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.8% 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 $43,370 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,286. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 399 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwood is $233,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,136. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
14.4% of adults in Norwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwood has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population250
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,370
Per Capita$27,286
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
B+
Home Value$233,100
Rent$1,098
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$218,136
Housing Units153
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain64.0 in/yr
Elevation292 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute42 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Norwood was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.