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Norwood, NJ


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Norwood, New Jersey

Norwood, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 5 miles NW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 17 miles N of New York, New York. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,751 people people live in Norwood.

The People and Families of Norwood

In Norwood, about 64% of adults are married. Homes in Norwood tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norwood had a median family income of $100,329. Overall, families in Norwood are likely to be financially secure. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Norwood are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($59,700) in Norwood than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Norwood Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Norwood, about 85% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Norwood, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Norwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNorwood Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNorwood Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Norwood College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Norwood Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Norwood Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Norwood People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Norwood, NJ

Comparing Norwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use95
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime86

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