What are the schools like in Norwood, PA?

Norwood is served primarily by Interboro SD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Norwood?

The median household income in Norwood, PA is $83,104 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.7%.

What is the weather like in Norwood, PA?

Norwood has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Norwood, PA affordable or expensive?

Norwood's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Norwood is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $208,700 and the median rent is $1,177 per month.

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

Norwood has a violent crime rate of 170.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 493.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Norwood, PA a Good Place to Live?

Norwood is a small town of 5,926 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $83,104 and a 8.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Norwood stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 103.5

Norwood's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Norwood costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Norwood, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$208,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,177	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,104	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Norwood's violent crime rate is 170.2 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

170.2 /100k

Property Crime

493.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Norwood is served primarily by Interboro SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Norwood, PA	National Avg
School District	Interboro SD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Norwood sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation and 23.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Norwood, PA
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.1"
Annual Snowfall	23.1"

Demographics

Metric	Norwood, PA	National Avg
Population	5,926	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	4.1%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Norwood

Norwood, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19074

Norwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwood, PA affordable or expensive?

Norwood's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Norwood roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $208,700 and median rent is $1,177/month.

What is the crime rate in Norwood, PA?

Norwood's violent crime rate is 170.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 493.7 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 Interboro SD. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Norwood, PA a good place to live?

Norwood, PA has a population of 5,926, a median household income of $83,104, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%. 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 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches with about 23.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Norwood?

Norwood, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19074.

What is the population of Norwood?

The population of Norwood, Pennsylvania is 5,926 with a median age of 41.0. 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 104 (100 = US average), median home $208,700, median household income $83,104, crime index 36 (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.