Brooks moving May 2, 2025

First post here. I'm retired and With a population of 19,023, Norwood is a small town. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $228,300, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Norwood sits at 383.7 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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