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A picturesque suburban town, Norwell, Massachusetts is an affluent community located along the scenic North River in Plymouth County. Norwell has successfully retained its rural charm yet offers easy access to major routes including 3, 3A, 123, 53 as well as a commuter rail station in Scituate slated to begin service in 2007. Norwell’s schools are considered some the best in the area. Standard & Poor’s School Evaluation Service recognized the schools in 2006 as one of 30 “outperforming” school districts in the state.
The town offers many outdoor recreational opportunities and nature preserves including the South Shore Natural Science Center and Norris Reservations. Exclusively a residential community, Norwell has quaint local shops, restaurants and venues for residents to enjoy.
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Population
| Total Population |
10,293
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| Population Density |
499 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
5,236
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| Male Population |
5,057
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| Median Age |
42.04 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
76%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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| Distance to MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
10 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-BOSTON CMPS
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| Distance to UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-BOSTON CMPS |
10 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
3,350
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| Family Households |
2,721
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| Average Family Size |
3.48
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| Average Household Income |
$149,430
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| Median Household Income |
$106,594
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
76%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.03
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.52
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.66
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.26
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.64
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| Robbery Risk |
0.47
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.74
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.52
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.61
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
0.47
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.60
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
81.4° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
19.8° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
49.88 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
97% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
5%
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| Nearest Airport |
GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
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| Distance to GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL |
18 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
BOSTON CELTICS / BOSTON BRUINS
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| Distance to BOSTON CELTICS / BOSTON BRUINS |
19 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| NORWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 328 MAIN ST, NORWELL, MA 02061 |
| NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 18 SOUTH ST, NORWELL, MA 02061 |
| SOUTH SHORE CHARTER SCHOOL | K - 12 | 100 LONGWATER CIR, NORWELL, MA 02061 |
| GRACE COLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 81 HIGH ST, NORWELL, MA 02061 |
| WILLIAM VINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 102 OLD OAKEN BUCKET RD, NORWELL, MA 02061 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
| | Total Sold | Median Price | Average Price |
| 02061 | 126 | $540,000 | $699,013 |
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