Norwood, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,304 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$622 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 16
Feb 2 15 19
Mar 2 11 28
Apr 2 4 43
May 2 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 2 6 36
Dec 2 16 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 7%

Schools

Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School
2 miles, NE 1.4 star
Norwood-Norfolk School
2 miles, NE 4.6 star
Norwood-Norfolk Middle School
2 miles, NE 1 star

Colleges

Clarkson University
6 miles, SW 4.6 star
SUNY College at Potsdam
6 miles, S 2.3 star
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
14 miles, SW 1.9 star
St Lawrence University
14 miles, SW 3.2 star

Hospitals

Canton-Potsdam Hospital
5 miles, S 4.1 star
Massena Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NE 3.2 star
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
25 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Ogdensburg International Airport
24 miles, W 1 star
Watertown International Airport
73 miles, SW 1 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
75 miles, SE 1 star
Burlington International Airport
93 miles, SE 1.4 star