At a Glance
Median Income
$97,110
$59,668 per capita
Home Value
$613,500
Zillow: $737,323
Median Rent
$2,056/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
10.7% 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
3.4 / 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 $97,110 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,668. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwood is $613,500 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $737,323. Median rent is $2,056/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Norwood reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 722/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
53.1% of adults in Norwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population31,380
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density3,023/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,110
Per Capita$59,668
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
B
Home Value$613,500
Rent$2,056
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$737,323
Housing Units13,765
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property722/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault155/100K
Burglary54/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation102 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Norwood was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
21.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.