Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Norwood, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,193
Population
5,575
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A cozy suburb along Darby Creek commutable to Philadelphia
Suburban
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Waterfront
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Commuter
Norwood is a well-kept suburb of Philadelphia sitting along Darby Creek, stemming from the Delaware River. This commuter-friendly town is located just 15 miles southwest of Philly, and with each access to Interstates 95, 76, and the Norwood Train Station, commuting is a breeze. A few longstanding local businesses sit within town, like the Erin Pub, and there are various other restaurants, banks, fitness centers, supermarkets, and more along Chester Pike and directly north of town at the MacDade Mall.
Conveniently, Norwood sits directly across from the Philadelphia International Airport, separated by Darby Creek and the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. Excellent public schools sit just outside of Norwood, like Interboro High School. Several historic houses and sites call Norwood home, so check out everything this small town has to offer after you find your affordable rental.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,587
Average: $96,311
Education
1,339
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,059
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Norwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Norwood, PA is $1,025 for a studio, $1,193 for one bedroom, and $1,417 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norwood has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,193/month
656 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Norwood, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
548 Students
Public
Grades K-8
548 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
- Scott Arboretum
- Upland Park
- Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
- Bartram's Garden
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.