How long is the commute from Norwood, MA?
Workers who live in Norwood, MA take an average of 30.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.9% of workers drive alone to work.
9.3% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
16.1% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 9.3%
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Norwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Norwood | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.9% (±3.6 points) | 57.4% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±2.0 points) | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.3% (±1.9 points) | 8.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 3.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% (±2.5 points) | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Norwood, the average commute is lower than in Norfolk County (32.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Norwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Norfolk County (8.7%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Norfolk County, Norwood ranks 20 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 185 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Norwood
| Vehicles available | Norwood | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±1.4 points) | 9.2% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.4% (±3.7 points) | 35.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±3.6 points) | 38.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±2.7 points) | 16.7% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Norwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Norfolk County (9.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Norwood
| Norwood | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.1% (±2.5 points) | 22.8% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±1.1 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Norwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Norfolk County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Norwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood | — | 30.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Westwood | 2.5 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Canton | 3.7 mi | 35.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Walpole | 4.2 mi | 33.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Dedham (community) | 4.2 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dedham | 4.2 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Walpole (community) | 4.3 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon (community) | 4.9 mi | 35.6 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Medfield (community) | 5.3 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Canton, MA (35.9 minutes), Walpole, MA (33.5 minutes), Sharon (community), MA (35.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Norfolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Franklin Town | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Wrentham | 32.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 16 | Medfield | 31.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Milton | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 18 | Millis | 30.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Medway | 30.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Norwood | 30.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Westwood | 30.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 22 | Dedham | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 (tie) | Foxborough | 29.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 (tie) | Plainville | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 25 | Needham | 27.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 26 | Avon | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Norfolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Norwood include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Norwood (community).
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Norwood
How long is the average commute in Norwood?
Workers who live in Norwood, MA take an average of 30.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Norwood without a car?
7.1% of households in Norwood have no vehicle, and 9.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Norwood?
16.1% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Norwood worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwood town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwood town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwood town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Norwood town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:50250, in state:25 county:021).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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