Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Norwood is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,915. Residents earn $89,135 per year, which is 19% above the national average.
Based on current data, Norwood receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Norwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Norwood is $89,135, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Norwood is $227,500, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,247 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Norwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 119 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 932 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Norwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,135 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,232 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.43% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $227,500 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $279,605 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,247 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.43% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Total Violent | 118.6/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 16.9/100K |
| Assault | 101.6/100K |
| Total Property | 931.7/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 84.7/100K |
| Theft | 813.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8860°N, 75.2958°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,583/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |