Norwell Town, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
11,309 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
65.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$182,637 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$799,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,888 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Plymouth County
4
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Plymouth County
2
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 14 27
Feb 4 12 30
Mar 5 9 37
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 5 2 42
Dec 4 10 32

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 7%

Schools

Norwell Middle School
<1 miles, SW 4.1 star
Norwell High
1 miles, W 4.6 star
William G Vinal
1 miles, E 3.7 star

Colleges

Massasoit Community College
11 miles, W 1.9 star
Massachusetts School of Barbering
11 miles, NW 1 star
Quincy College
11 miles, NW 2.3 star

Hospitals

South Shore Hospital
7 miles, NW 3.2 star
Good Samaritan Medical Center
14 miles, W 1.4 star
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton
14 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Martha's Vineyard Airport
54 miles, S 1 star