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Introduction to Norwood, Massachusetts
Norwood, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 9 miles S of Newton, Massachusetts and 13 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area. About 28,587 people live in Norwood.
Norwood History
Indians used Norwood as hunting ground before modern settlers came in, lead by Ezra Morse, in 1878. Morse built a saw mill in the area that is now South Norwood. Norton continued to be a part of Dedham until it was incorporated as a town in 1872.
Norwood and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Norwood
The town has an active recreation department that regularly organizes various kinds of activities. The recreation center has facilities for basketball, aerobics, floor hockey, gymnastics, dance instructions and other special programs. The town also has public swimming pools. There are many parks which are ideal for recreation in Norwood, along with many shopping areas.
Norwood Transportation
Boston Logan International is the closest major airport.
Norwood Higher Education
Educational facilities are offered at Babson College.
Norwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Norwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Norwood colleges • Norwood travel.
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