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Crime in Norwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Norwood. Key points include:
There were 279 total crimes in Norwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Norwood is 880.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Norwood is 167.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Norwood is 712.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Norwood is -58.47% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Norwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Norwood / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 279 | 880.0 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 53 | 167.2 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.5 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 49 | 154.6 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 226 | 712.8 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 53.6 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 173 | 545.7 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 113.6 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Norwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Norwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Norwood is 150 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Norwood is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Norwood is $731,791.
The median income in Norwood is $107,030.
Norwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Norwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Norwood | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 230 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Norwood, MA Weather
The average high in Norwood is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Norwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Norwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Norwood
The current population in Norwood is 31,542. The population has increased 11.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,542 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 31,380 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 31,343 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 31,256 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 29,446 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 29,306 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 29,201 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 29,121 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 29,018 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 28,962 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 28,844 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 28,698 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 28,580 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 28,483 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 28,375 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Norwood
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Norwood is:
68.6% White with 21,632 White residents.
6.7% African American with 2,108 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
6.7% Asian with 2,108 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.7% Other with 846 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 1,695 Two Or More residents.
10.0% Hispanic with 3,145 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Norwood | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.6% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.7% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.0% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Norwood
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Norwood is 50.3% female with 15,867 female residents.
Norwood is 49.7% male with 15,675 male residents.
| Gender | Norwood | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Norwood for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Norwood completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Norwood completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Norwood completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Norwood completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Norwood completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Norwood completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Norwood completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Norwood completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Norwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Norwood | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Norwood, Massachusetts
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4.3% of households in Norwood earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Norwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Norwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Norwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Norwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.4% of households in Norwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Norwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.1% of households in Norwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.2% of households in Norwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.5% of households in Norwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Norwood | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.5% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
