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Norwood, MA Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
$80/mo
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1500/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2000/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $430,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Norwood is competitive, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Prices have been rising in recent years due to the town’s proximity to Boston and its good schools. Rentals are also in high demand, particularly among young professionals and families
Cost of Living
118
+10% above national average
105
102
101
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| <p>State 5.2% + No County tax + Local 0% (no additional local sales tax)</p> | |
Massachusetts has a flat state income tax rate of 5.2%, with no local income tax in Norwood
Family & Relocation
60
7.5/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Norwood has a relatively stroller-friendly public transit system, with several bus routes and a commuter rail station, but sidewalks and elevators can be uneven in some areas
- Norwood Town Common
- Francis William Bird Park
- Blue Hill Reservation
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Household Budget Calculator
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📰 Live Local News
Norwood has regulations regarding zoning, parking, and waste management, which are enforced by the town’s departments
Financial Tools
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- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
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- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Norwood — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Norwood can fluctuate significantly by season, with higher electricity costs in the summer due to air conditioning usage and higher gas costs in the winter due to heating needs. Residents can expect to pay around 10-20% more for utilities during these peak seasons
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 02062 has a property tax millage rate of 12.34, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
7/10, with good sidewalk quality and park access, but some areas with uneven elevators and limited family infrastructure
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