Norwood, New Jersey

About Norwood

Set in the northeastern part of New Jersey, Norwood is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,854.

Officially, Norwood is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,098 residents per square mile.

📰 Norwood News Today

• Susann Flora Fusco Obituary (2026) - Norwood, NJ - Moritz Funeral Home - Closter Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Norwood house fire: Raging flames rip through single-family home in NJ; 1 person hospitalized with burns ABC7 New York · May 12
• 23-year-old man killed in Norwood shooting News12 | New Jersey · Jun 10
• Norwood Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• NJ House Reduced To Ashes, Homeowner Hospitalized In 3-Alarm Blaze Patch · May 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Norwood Unique

• One of 14 places in the US named Norwood — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,854.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Norwood

• Asahi Sushi — sushi
• Chok Dee Thai Kitchen — thai
• Verana — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Norwood

• Northern Valley Central
• Norwood Public School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Norwood

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