Norwood 62 Average
Norwood Livability #395 ranked city in North Carolina#15,143 ranked city in the USARanks better than 48% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Norwood

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

  • Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in Norwood?

Located in the state of North Carolina, Norwood is a small city with a population of 2,831 residents. Norwood is very likely to be a great place to live for singles as only 49%, of the population (over fifteen) are classified as married. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Norwood is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 29 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Norwood could be a positive experience compared to other cities in North Carolina if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. The best areas in Norwood and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from amenities, commute, housing, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the North Carolina and national averages.

With a livability score of 62/100, Norwood is ranked #14,932 in the United States and #395 in North Carolina. If we examine each of the categories on their own, we see that Norwood ranks well for crime (A-), cost of living (A+) and housing (A+). Norwood does not fare well for the following: amenities (F), education (F) and employment (D-). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Norwood can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Norwood. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Norwood are affordable. The median home price for Norwood homes is $127,900, which is 18.6% lower than the North Carolina average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Norwood, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.5, which is 24.2% lower than the North Carolina average.

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      Norwood transportation information

      Statistic Norwood North Carolina National
      Average one way commute29min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work88.7%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.9%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home3.4%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Norwood, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).