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Norwood, MA

33 min to Boston

"South suburban value with surprising commuter rail access"

Median Price
$800,000
$405/sqft
Schools
6.2/10
Average
Appreciation
3.7/10
Growth Potential
Commute
33 min
to Boston

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What Drives Prices in Norwood

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Decomposition of the $800,000 median price into its underlying components.

Land Value$158,447 (20%)
Structure & Quality$633,789 (79%)
School Premium$15,845 (2%)
Access & Commute Premium$80,808 (10%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$88,889 (-11%)
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School Value Score
880
Overall Value Score

The Norwood Vibe

Working-class South Shore town with commuter rail, Route 1 retail corridor, and solid family neighborhoods. Affordable alternative to Dedham/Westwood with good bones.

Norwood is honest blue-collar suburbia—commuter rail access, decent schools, affordable housing, and the kind of neighborhood where people actually talk to each other.

Highlights
🚆 Commuter rail to South Station
💰 Affordable at $675K median
🛍️ Route 1 shopping corridor
🏡 Family-friendly neighborhoods

Who It's For

✓ Great for
  • First-time buyers seeking value
  • Commuter rail users
  • Families prioritizing affordability
  • Those who value diversity
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
  • You need top schools
  • You want prestige or luxury
  • You prefer walkable downtown areas

Schools

6.2
Average
out of 10 · K–12 composite
School details & private schools

Demographics

Population31,000
Median Age40
Median Household Income$95,000
Work from Home12.7%
Professional Sector53.9%

Insider Tips

  • 1.Commuter rail makes this a great value play
  • 2.Norwood Airport brings some jobs locally
  • 3.Diverse population with growing Latino community

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