Norwood
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Norwood is a small, historic town in Massachusetts known for its welcoming community, tree-lined streets, and classic New England architecture. Despite its size, it offers a quaint downtown area and numerous family-friendly parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
535
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.19°, -71.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
81
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,320
Local Cost
$2,290
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
94
English
99
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-25.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1207 mm
Internet Speed
344 Mbps
Upload
270 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
498.0
Airport
OWD
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.