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Norwell, Massachusetts

Introduction to Norwell, Massachusetts

Norwell, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 8 miles SE of Weymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 19 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 9,765 people lived in Norwell.

Norwell History

The town of Norwell was settled in 1634, and established in 1849, when it became known as South Scituate. The name was changed to Norwell in 1888. It was named in honor of Henry Norwell, who funded the maintenance of the town roads. Early settlers were attracted to the land for agricultural reasons, but shipbuilding became a major industry later on. Norwell is located in Plymouth County, which was created in 1685.

Norwell and Nearby Attractions

  • Jacobs Farm Museum
  • Salt Marsh Conservation Area
  • Southshore Natural Science Center
  • Humarock Beach
  • Museum of Afro American History
  • Wompatuck State Park

Things To Do In Norwell

Norwell is home to many parks and open spaces such as the Fogg Park, the Gaffield Park, the Albert Norris Conservation Area, the Salt Marsh Conservation Area, and Garfield Park. The Jacobs Farm Museum has a collection of artifacts relating to the history of the region. The Humarock Beach is also located nearby. Other places often visited include the Old Bridgewater Historical Society Museum, Shirley-Eustis House, Boston Historical Society and Museum, Museum of Transportation, and USS Constitution Museum. The Myles Standish Monument State Reservation, Boston Harbor Islands National Park, and Wompatuck State Park are also not far from Norwell.

Norwell Transportation

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport is nearby.

Norwell Higher Education

Massasoit Community College, Bridgewater State College, and Quincy College are colleges nearby.

High Points

Norwell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNorwell People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyNorwell Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Norwell Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Norwell College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Norwell Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Norwell Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Norwell Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Norwell Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Norwell, MA

Comparing Norwell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime76

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