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Norwood, Massachusetts

CDP · Norfolk County

At a glance

31,542
Population
$651,700
Median home value (all homes)
115% above U.S. median
$742,352
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,116/mo
Median rent
57% above U.S. median
$107,030
Median household income
36% above U.S. median
30.3 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
76.5%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 138 — 38% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing132% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities5% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost13% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates93.6%
College graduates55.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Norwood Economic Development
The Community Development Department is the primary municipal department for land use planning and regulatory permitting. The department strives for the revitalization, preservation, and continued growth of the Town of Norwood. The department regularly collaborates with consultants, local boards & committees, and other municipal departments on a variety of initiatives that are geared towards improving the welfare of the Town and its residents including zoning, subdivision control, environmental protection, housing, economic development and transportation.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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