What are the schools like in Norwood, NJ?

Norwood is served primarily by Norwood Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Norwood?

The median household income in Norwood, NJ is $156,630 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Norwood, NJ?

Norwood has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Norwood, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Norwood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Norwood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Norwood is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $633,800 and the median rent is $2,121 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Norwood, NJ?

Norwood has a violent crime rate of 34.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 322.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Norwood, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Norwood is a small town of 5,657 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $156,630 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Norwood stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Norwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Norwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Norwood's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Norwood costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Norwood, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$633,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,121	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$156,630	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Norwood's violent crime rate is 34.0 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.0 /100k

Property Crime

322.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Norwood is served primarily by Norwood Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Norwood, NJ	National Avg
School District	Norwood Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Norwood sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Norwood, NJ
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Norwood, NJ	National Avg
Population	5,657	—
Median Age	48.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	31.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Norwood

Norwood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07648

Norwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Norwood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Norwood roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $633,800 and median rent is $2,121/month.

What is the crime rate in Norwood, NJ?

Norwood's violent crime rate is 34.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 322.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Norwood?

Public schools in Norwood are operated by Norwood Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 59.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Norwood, NJ a good place to live?

Norwood, NJ has a population of 5,657, a median household income of $156,630, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Norwood?

Norwood averages 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Norwood?

Norwood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07648.

What is the population of Norwood?

The population of Norwood, New Jersey is 5,657 with a median age of 48.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Norwood?

Key numbers for living in Norwood: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $633,800, median household income $156,630, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.