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Norwood, NY


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Norwood, New York

Norwood, New York, in St Lawrence county, is 114 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 232 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. About 1,685 people people live in Norwood.

The People and Families of Norwood

In Norwood, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norwood had a median family income of $43,068.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Norwood.

Norwood Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Norwood, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the village were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Norwood. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the village is one place with an advantage over most places in New York. Norwood isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Norwood, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNorwood Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyNorwood Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Norwood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Norwood, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women84
Well-Paid Single Men84
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population66
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults84
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use62
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents610
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime65
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