Moving to Norwood, MA

About Norwood

Norwood is a town of about 31,600 on the Neponset River, a commercial hub along Route 1 with three commuter-rail stations and its own general-aviation airport. It mixes a walkable downtown, big retail corridors, and established residential neighborhoods.

Home prices in Norwood

The median listing price in Norwood is $699,900.

Top places in Norwood

• Norwood Depot — historic station area (shown in the Commons photo).
• Downtown Norwood — shops, the Norwood Theatre, and dining.
• Norwood High School (shown in the Commons photo).
• Norwood Memorial Airport — general aviation.
• Ellis Pond and the Neponset River trails.

Commuting from Norwood

• MBTA Commuter Rail Franklin/Foxboro Line — three in-town stations, including Norwood Depot and Norwood Central, to South Station; MBTA buses on Washington Street (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Typical trip to South Station: approximately 30–40 minutes (approximate).
• Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~25–40 minutes via Route 1 and I-95/Route 128 (longer at rush hour).

Schools in Norwood

Public schools: Norwood Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Norwood FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Norwood, MA?
  The median listing price in Norwood is $699,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Norwood, MA?
  MBTA Commuter Rail Franklin/Foxboro Line — three in-town stations, including Norwood Depot and Norwood Central, to South Station; MBTA buses on Washington Street (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Norwood, MA?
  Norwood is served by Norwood Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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