At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$38,837 per capita
Home Value
$266,100
Zillow: $420,579
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
13.0% 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?
A+
4.5 / 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 $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,837. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwood is $266,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,579. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
46.3% of adults in Norwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwood has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population123
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$38,837
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,100
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$420,579
Housing Units121
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation620 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Norwood was built in 1973.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
15.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.