Norwood, OH

Norwood, Ohio

Introduction to Norwood, Ohio

Norwood, Ohio, in Hamilton county, is 0 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 21,675 people live in Norwood.

Norwood History

The present day Norwood was first settled in the early 1800s. At that time the area served as a coach stop along the Montgomery Road. Originally, it was named as the village of Sharpsburg and was named after John Sharpe, one of its early settlers. Later on, Sharpsburg was renamed Norwood. It was incorporated as a city in 1888.

Norwood and nearby Attractions

• Devou Park
• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
• Skirball Museum
• Cincinnati Art Museum
• Newport Aquarium
• Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

Things To Do In Norwood

At Norwood there are several swimming pools, parks and playgrounds. These include Dorl Park, Northwoods Park, Waterworks Park, Burwood Park, Victory Pool, and Millcrest Park. The city also includes numerous churches such as Grace Church of God, Norwood Church of the Nazarene, South Norwood Church of Christ, Korean First Methodist Church, and Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center. The Cincinnati Art Museum, Cinergy Children's Museum, and Cincinnati History Museum are also nearby.

Norwood Transportation

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field is nearby.

Norwood Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by ITT Technical Institute, University of Cincinnati - Raymond Walters College, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Xavier University, and University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 17%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Norwood, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Norwood Almanac

Norwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Norwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Norwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Norwood High Schools (2004)

NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
2020 SHERMAN AVE
513-924-2800
Serves 836 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Norwood Colleges

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ITT Technical Institute

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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