Norwood, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Norwood, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Norwood research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Norwood over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Norwood:
The population in Norwood is 31,256.
The median home value in Norwood is $482,200.
The median income in Norwood is $96,414.
The cost of living in Norwood is 143 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Norwood is $1,730.
The unemployment rate in Norwood is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in Norwood is 7.5%.
Table Of Contents
Norwood SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
4
Norwood, MA Crime Report
311
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
986.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-57.57%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Norwood / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 311 | 986.3 | 1,362.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 49 | 155.4 | 308.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.5 | 43.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 130.0 | 235.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 262 | 830.9 | 1,053.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 18 | 57.1 | 149.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 222 | 704.0 | 804.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 69.8 | 99.2 | 282.7 |
Norwood, MA Cost Of Living
143
Norwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Norwood's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Norwood | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 143 | 100 | |
| Services | 129 | 126 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 117 | 100 | |
| Housing | 191 | 202 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 114 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 122 | 123 | 100 | |
Rankings for Norwood in Massachusetts
Map Of Norwood, MA
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Population over time in Norwood
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,446 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 29,201 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 29,121 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 29,018 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 28,962 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 28,844 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 28,698 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 28,580 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 28,483 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 28,375 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Norwood
| Race | Norwood | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 69.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 6.6% | 6.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 7.2% | 12.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Norwood
| Gender | Norwood | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Norwood for adults over 25
| Education | Norwood | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Norwood, Massachusetts
| Income | Norwood | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.5% | 16.3% | 9.5% |
