Living in Norwell, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norwell · Census data 2020–2024
Norwell has 11,361 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $188,699 (82% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $865,700, the median rent is $2,215/month.
Norwell at a glance
- Population
- 11,361
- Median age
- 39.2State: 40
- Median household income
- $188,699State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $865,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,215/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Norwell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 82% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Norwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norwell the median home value is $865,700, 160% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,215 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,815 a month in housing costs.
Norwell median household income
The median household income in Norwell is $188,699 and the income per person is $78,866. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Norwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,827
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 3.02
Norwell demographics
- Population
- 11,361
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 3,685
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norwell ›
Education in Norwell
69.6% of adults 25 and older in Norwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 28% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norwell
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Norwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwell | 11,361 | $188,699 | $865,700 | $2,215 |
| Hanover | 14,845 | $189,803 | $755,400 | $1,845 |
| North Scituate | 6,492 | $140,329 | $824,800 | $1,595 |
| Scituate | 19,365 | $136,732 | $847,600 | $1,609 |
| Marshfield Hills | 1,978 | $216,250 | $851,700 | — |
| North Pembroke | 3,393 | $194,309 | $536,000 | $2,585 |
| Hingham | 24,283 | $178,390 | $1,134,200 | $2,465 |
| Rockland | 17,701 | $112,405 | $472,900 | $1,610 |
| Marshfield | 25,879 | $125,986 | $680,300 | $1,772 |
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What is the median household income in Norwell, MA?
The median household income in Norwell is $188,699, 82% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norwell?
The median home value in Norwell is $865,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Norwell?
The median gross rent in Norwell is $2,215 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Norwell, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 82% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Norwell?
The median age in Norwell is 39.2 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Norwell?
The average commute to work in Norwell is 35 minutes; 27.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norwell?
The unemployment rate in Norwell is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norwell?
69.6% of adults in Norwell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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