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Compare Norwood to Amherst Center
This post compares Norwood, Massachusetts to Amherst Center, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Norwood (CDP) | Amherst Center (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,121 | 20,084 |
| Income (median) | $65,273 | $41,948 |
| Home Value (median) | $402,600 | $327,100 |
| White | 83% | 76% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| With Kids | 28% | 18% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 20 |
| Rentals | 41% | 63% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Norwood or Amherst Center?
A: Norwood has a larger population count than Amherst Center: 29121 compared with 20084 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Norwood or in Amherst Center?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Norwood.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Norwood or Amherst Center?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Norwood.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 41% for Norwood versus 63% for Amherst Center.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Norwood may include: Woburn, Weymouth, and Melrose.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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