Norwood is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey with a population of approximately 5,724 residents. Living in Norwood offers a dense suburban feel, with most residents owning their homes and highly rated public schools serving the community.Nature lovers appreciate the town’s scenic parks and walking trails, while nearby Closter Plaza and surrounding Bergen County shopping and dining destinations provide everyday convenience. The town’s location also offers easy access to major roadways, making commuting to New York City and neighboring Bergen County towns seamless.
Located about 2 miles from the New York state line, Norwood is bordered by Alpine, Closter, Harrington Park, Northvale, Old Tappan, and Rockleigh — offering easy access to surrounding Bergen County towns and Manhattan via Rockland Coaches bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Kennedy Field serves as the borough’s recreational hub, featuring baseball fields, a softball field, basketball courts, a playground, and paved walking paths — with pickleball courts located right alongside the park. Nearby Closter Plaza provides shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences just minutes away.
The Norwood Public School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, with an enrollment of 583 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1 as of the 2025 school year. High school students attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, shared with Harrington Park, Northvale and Old Tappan. Note that the Northern Valley Regional district runs two separate high schools, and Norwood feeds the Old Tappan campus rather than the one in Demarest. Niche ranks that school #27 of 428 public high schools in New Jersey and ranks the district itself #1 of 243 school districts statewide.
From beautifully maintained homes to newer construction and luxury properties, Norwood offers an exceptional quality of life. It’s a town where neighbors know each other, families put down roots, and residents enjoy both comfort and convenience.
Want a closer look at everyday life here? Read our full guide to living in Norwood, covering Kennedy Field, local restaurants, and more.
Buying or selling in Norwood or anywhere in Bergen County? Lana Henriques delivers local expertise, personalized strategy, and full-service representation. Call 201-310-6560.
Population: 5,641 at the 2020 census; about 5,724 as of 2024
Location: Northern Valley, Bergen County — about two miles from the New York State line
Commute to Manhattan: average commute about 31 minutes; Rockland Coaches routes 20/20T run to the Port Authority Bus Terminal
Schools: Norwood Public School serves PreK–8, then Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Nearby Towns: Closter, Alpine, Harrington Park, Old Tappan, Northvale and Rockleigh
Niche rankings: #25 of 414 New Jersey suburbs for public schools and #40 of 414 best New Jersey suburbs to raise a family (Niche)
Just minutes away, Closter Plaza provides popular dining destinations, cafés, and specialty shops, while nearby Bergen County towns offer additional restaurants, boutiques, and everyday conveniences.
With its charming neighborhoods, natural beauty, and close proximity to New York City, Norwood offers a lifestyle that combines comfort, connection, and convenience.
Norwood is only 2.79 square miles, so there is never much on the market at once. That is the part buyers underestimate: the right house here shows up a few times a year, not every week.
Closter – Known for its walkable downtown, its restaurants and Closter Plaza. One thing families should know: Closter students attend the Demarest campus of Northern Valley Regional, not Old Tappan.
River Vale – A sought-after township with handsome homes and easy access to the major roads. It sits in the Pascack Valley rather than the Northern Valley, so its high schoolers attend Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale.
As a Norwood resident and Realtor® since 2012, I have personally represented clients in 22 Norwood transactions across a range of property types and price points.
Private Norwood Sale — Sold for $3,300,000 · Address withheld by agreement
829 Broadway — Sold October 2025 for $865,000
711 Broadway — Sold September 2025 for $710,000
673 Broadway — Sold May 2024 for $865,000
930 Blanch Avenue — Sold June 2022 for $752,000
345 Summit Street — Sold July 2021 for $1,195,000
17 Carter Street — Sold July 2021 for $890,000
220 McKenna Drive — Sold August 2020 for $820,000
100 Aspen Court — Sold September 2019 for $690,000
337 Westwind Court — Sold August 2019 for $999,999
361 High Street — Sold August 2019 for $725,000
I have also represented two Norwood properties through more than one ownership cycle: 345 Summit Street, sold in 2019 and again in 2021, and 673 Broadway, sold in 2021 and again in 2024.
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For context, the Census-reported median property value in Norwood was $919,100 in 2024 and 79.2% of residents own their homes (Data USA). Self-reported census figures tend to run below what houses actually trade for here, which is exactly why a number for your street matters more than a number for the town.
As a local REALTOR®, I provide homeowners with accurate market insights and thoughtful guidance when considering a sale.
Norwood is a small Northern Valley borough of about 5,724 residents where roughly 79% of households own their homes. Niche ranks it #25 of 414 New Jersey suburbs for public schools and #40 of 414 best suburbs for raising a family. Most people who move here are choosing the same combination: one small PreK–8 school, a highly rated regional high school, and a Manhattan commute that averages about 31 minutes.
Norwood Public School serves the entire borough from PreK through eighth grade, so one class moves through nine grades together. Students then attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, which Niche ranks #27 of 428 New Jersey public high schools. Families relocating here are often surprised the high school sits in a neighboring town — that is by design, since Northern Valley is a regional district.
The average commute for Norwood residents is about 31 minutes. Rockland Coaches routes 20 and 20T run to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and the borough sits roughly two miles from the New York State line with quick access to major roadways.
Norwood covers only 2.79 square miles and close to 80% of homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low by nature. In practice the right house comes on the market a few times a year rather than every week, which is why buyers waiting for perfect timing often miss the window.
The housing stock runs from classic center hall colonials and updated split-levels to newer construction and larger luxury homes, most on quiet residential streets with generous lots. There is also a condominium and townhome community for buyers who want lower-maintenance living in the same school district.
The Census-reported median property value was $919,100 in 2024, though self-reported figures tend to run below what houses actually trade for here. Values vary considerably by street, lot and condition, so a valuation for your specific address is far more useful than a town-wide number.
Norwood is bordered by Alpine, Closter, Harrington Park, Northvale, Old Tappan and Rockleigh.
Yes. I have personally represented clients in 22 Norwood transactions, listed above.
Lana Henriques | REALTOR® | Serving Norwood, Demarest, Old Tappan, Closter, River Vale, Harrington Park & Bergen County, NJ.
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5,668 people live in Norwood, where the median age is 47.5 and the average individual income is $64,002. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Norwood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Hunan Restaurant, Wine & Whiskey Barrel, and American Overseas Book Co.
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Norwood has 1,981 households, with an average household size of 2.77. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Norwood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,668 people call Norwood home. The population density is 2,035 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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