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Norwood, MA

Norwood is a town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Norwood is part of the Greater Boston area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 31,611. The town was named after Norwood, England. Norwood is on the Neponset River, which runs to Boston Harbor from Foxborough. 

The Town of Norwood, officially formed in 1872, was until that time part of Dedham, known as the "mother of towns", as fourteen of the present communities of eastern Massachusetts lay within its original borders. Long used as a hunting ground by Native Americans, Norwood was first settled by Ezra Morse in 1678. He set up a sawmill in what is now South Norwood, the part of town to which the first concentration of families, almost all of whom were farmers, migrated over the next half-century.

During the American Revolution, there was a Minuteman company organized in the area. Its captain, Aaron Guild, on learning of the British marching on Lexington and Concord to seize the munitions stored there, rode to join the fight and arrived in time to fire on the British at Concord Bridge and participate in the running battle that chased the Redcoats back to Boston.

Abraham Lincoln passed through the town during his pre-inaugural tour of New England.

The Oak View Mansion, located in Norwood, was built by Francis Olney Winslow. Construction began in 1868 and was completed in 1870. Oak View was the scene of almost constant socializing. Some of the most prominent figures hosted in Oak View were President and future Supreme Court Justice William Howard Taft and President Calvin Coolidge.

The town shares its name with a town in the borough of Croydon, South London, England. When Norwood separated from Dedham, they considered naming the new community Balch, after the Rev. Thomas Balch.

Norwood is located at 42°11′9″N 71°12′5″W (42.185974, −71.201661). The Town of Norwood is located 13 miles southwest of Boston, placing it in the Boston Metropolitan Area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27.3 km2), of which 10.5 square miles (27.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km2) (0.66%) is water.

Norwood places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Norwood Hospital offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. For a family-friendly activity, visit the Norwood Recreation Department which offers various sports leagues and fitness programs. Start your wellness journey at Euphoria Health and Fitness, known for its comprehensive fitness classes and personalized training sessions. Enhance your well-being with yoga and pilates at Yoga Six, which provides a serene environment for relaxation and flexibility improvement.  For those interested in martial arts, Field Martial Arts Academy and Connors Martial Arts Academy offer classes that boost both physical fitness and mental discipline. If you prefer a more holistic approach, Norwood Chiropractic provides chiropractic care and wellness advice. Take a rejuvenating break at Sky Spa, which offers a variety of treatments including massages and facials.
 

Top Sites in Norwood, MA are Norwood Historical Society, Launch Family Entertainment Park Norwood, The Norwood Theatre, and Francis William Bird Park.

Population: 31,611 (2020). ZIP Code: 02062. Area code: 339 / 781. Elevation: 146 ft (45 m). Area: 10.6 square miles (27.3 km2).
 

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Is Norwood MA a nice place to live?

Norwood is a suburb of Boston with a population of 31,256. Norwood is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Norwood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Norwood, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Norwood are above average.

What are the demographics of Norwood, MA?

As of the census of 2010, there were 30,602 people. The racial makeup of the town was 80.92% White, 8.01% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 9.57% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.58% of the population. 27.3% were of Irish descent. The median income for a household in the town was $58,421, and the median income for a family was $70,164 (these figures had risen to $66,743 and $80,292 respectively as of a 2007 estimate. Males had a median income of $50,597 versus $34,312 for females. 

What is the median household income in Norwood MA?

The median household income in Norwood, MA is $98,653. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Norwood, MA was Census Tract 4133 with a value of $135,938, followed by Census Tract 4131 and Census Tract 4134.02, with respective values of $112,031 and $110,300. The largest industries in Norwood, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,751 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,122 people), and Retail Trade (2,053 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($118,438), Finance & Insurance ($91,422), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,776).

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Town of Norwood

Wikipedia

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Data USA

Norwood Historical Society

Launch Family Entertainment Park Norwood

The Norwood Theatre

Francis William Bird Park

Norwood Hospital

Euphoria Health and Fitness

Yoga Six

Field Martial Arts Academy

Connors Martial Arts Academy

Norwood Chiropractic

Sky Spa

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