At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$34,341 per capita
Home Value
$100,600
Zillow: $152,663
Median Rent
$814/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
16.0% 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
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norwood residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,341. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwood is $100,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,663. Median rent is $814/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
24.9% of adults in Norwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwood has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,304
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$34,341
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,600
Rent$814
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$152,663
Housing Units691
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation320 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Norwood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Massena International-Richards Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.