At a Glance
Median Income
$64,724
$39,784 per capita
Home Value
$228,300
Zillow: $239,299
Median Rent
$925/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
384/100K
6,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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 $64,724 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,784. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwood is $228,300 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,299. Median rent is $925/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Norwood reports 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,459/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.6% of adults in Norwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,023
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density6,058/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,724
Per Capita$39,784
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,300
Rent$925
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$239,299
Housing Units9,587
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent384/100K
Property6,459/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault116/100K
Burglary1,162/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation627 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Norwood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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