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Norwood Area Facts

  • Norwood has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Norwood crime rates are 30% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Norwood is 14% higher than the Massachusetts average
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Norwood: An Excellent Choice For Young Professionals User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Norwood is a fantastic small city to move to. It's very busy for its size and you'll be sure to find something in the city that interests you. There are a lot of job opportunities available, especially in finance and technology. Don't be discouraged by how expensive it might seem ...Read More to buy or rent in Norwood, because the jobs pay quite well.

With all the stores and shopping areas in Norwood, you'll be able to find everything you need without going too far. Norwood also has a lot of good restaurants that you can try out. There's a lot of young people in the area too, which makes it easy to socialize. The best area in Norwood is the north part, where there are a few great public parks that you can visit.

You might be able to get by without a car here since public buses cover most of the downtown area, and the train that can bring you up to Boston is close too. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Norwood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pleasant Park
      Legion Park
      Jam Time
      Aaron Guild Park
      Bond Street Tot Lot
      Bond Street Park
      Norwood Common
      Winslow Field

      Entertainment

      The Norwood Theatre
      Memorial Field
      Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place

      Food & Drink

      Norwood Wines & Liquors
      Guarino
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      The Juice
      Daddy's Dairy
      Fresh Fro Yo

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Norwood? Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Norwood.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Norwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors