Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Norwood Young America is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,866. Residents earn $67,857 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Norwood Young America receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Norwood Young America offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Norwood Young America is $67,857, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Norwood Young America is $289,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,032 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Norwood Young America has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches, including 51.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,857 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,552 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,297 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $131,468 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,874 |
| County GDP | $7,614M |
| Restaurants | 188 |
| Healthcare | 268 |
| Retail | 232 |
| Manufacturing | 153 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,648 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $289,400 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $336,814 |
| Median List Price | $367,400 |
| Median List Price | $367,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,032 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,648 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 3,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 268 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,572/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7721°N, 93.9173°W |
| County FIPS | 27019 |
Winner: Republican by 5.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.1% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,572/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 268 |
| Restaurants | 188 |
| Retail Stores | 232 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |