What are the schools like in Norwood, OH?

Norwood is served primarily by Norwood City. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Norwood?

The median household income in Norwood, OH is $58,095 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Norwood, OH?

Norwood has an average high temperature of 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Norwood, OH affordable or expensive?

Norwood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Norwood is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $205,200 and the median rent is $867 per month.

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

Norwood has a violent crime rate of 241.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3153.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Norwood, OH a Good Place to Live?

Norwood is a small city of 19,018 in Ohio, with a median household income of $58,095 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Norwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 94.1

Norwood's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Norwood costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Norwood, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$205,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$867	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,095	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Norwood's violent crime rate is 241.4 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

241.4 /100k

Property Crime

3153.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Norwood is served primarily by Norwood City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Norwood, OH	National Avg
School District	Norwood City	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Norwood sees average highs of 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 16.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Norwood, OH
Average High — January	40.6°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	16.0"

Demographics

Metric	Norwood, OH	National Avg
Population	19,018	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Golf Manor, OH 2 mi Ridgewood, OH 2 mi St. Bernard, OH 2 mi Elmwood Place, OH 3 mi Cincinnati, OH 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Norwood

Norwood, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45212

Norwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwood, OH affordable or expensive?

Norwood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Norwood roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $205,200 and median rent is $867/month.

What is the crime rate in Norwood, OH?

Norwood's violent crime rate is 241.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3153.7 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 City. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Norwood, OH a good place to live?

Norwood, OH has a population of 19,018, a median household income of $58,095, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 16.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Norwood?

Norwood, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45212.

What is the population of Norwood?

The population of Norwood, Ohio is 19,018 with a median age of 33.5. 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 94 (100 = US average), median home $205,200, median household income $58,095, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.