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Norwood, MA vs Somerville, MA

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Are people in Somerville older or younger than people in Norwood?
- The Median Age in Somerville is 7.2 years younger than in Norwood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerville or Norwood?
- Somerville housing costs are 23.8% more expensive than Norwood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerville or Norwood?
- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Norwood.

Things to do in Norwood?
Norwood is an old mill town resting on the Neponset River valley in Massachusetts. It features beautiful natural landscapes perfect for camping or canoeing during summertime plus numerous shopping outlets like Legacy Place mall and Walpole Mall. There are also historic sites to explore such as Old Town Hall or Norwood Theatre plus concerts held at Memorial Hall throughout the year!

Things to do in Somerville?
Somerville, Massachusetts offers a unique mix between its university campuses like Harvard Square or Tufts University combined with enough shops and restaurants on Davis Square for any night owl.

 Norwood, MASomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Median Income$96,414  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$616,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Norwood    1 Reviews

Norwood is well run and has an excellent police and fire dept. Location is terrific. Halfway between Providence and Boston. 2 rail stations in the town convenience to  More

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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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