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Norwood, MA

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Classic New England charm surrounds you in this Boston suburb.

Suburb Commuter MBTA Public Transportation Rail Service Parks Safe

Norwood is a fairly large town about 45 minutes southwest of Boston. The downtown area surrounding the intersection of Washington and Nahatan Streets is a true slice of vintage Americana, with the town common, the local theater, a grocery store, and several cafes and specialty shops all within walking distance of one another. The low crime rate and the abundance of large parks and playgrounds add to the small-town appeal, particularly for families. Multiple MBTA stations and an airport in town make it easy to travel across the region or across the country without a hassle.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Norwood, MA is $2,925 for a studio, $2,258 for one bedroom, $2,802 for two bedrooms, and $3,497 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norwood has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,258/month
733 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,839/month
1,235 Sq Ft
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Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

John P. Oldham Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

275 Students

6
out of 10

F.A. Cleveland Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

313 Students

5
out of 10

Prescott Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

243 Students

5
out of 10

Callahan Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

224 Students

4
out of 10

Balch Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

312 Students

3
out of 10

Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

776 Students

5
out of 10

Norwood High

Public

Grades 9-12

941 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mass Audubon's Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon
  • Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Mass Audubon's Blue Hills Trailside Museum
  • Blue Hills Reservation

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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