Norwood, Pennsylvania

About Norwood

Norwood, PA is a close-knit town located in southeastern Pennsylvania, home to 5,969 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Norwood holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.78 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,653 residents per square mile.

📰 Norwood News Today

• Kathleen C. Hansken Obituary | Cavanagh Family Funeral Home & Crematory | Norwood, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Dawn Butler Obituary (2026) - Norwood, PA - McCausland Garrity Marchesani Funeral Home & Crematory Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• Crash and possible power outage under investigation on Chester Pike in Norwood, Pennsylvania cbsnews.com · Jan 8
• Driver asleep at the wheel crashes into utility poles, knocks out power to residents in Norwood, Pennsylvania, police say 6abc Philadelphia · Jan 8
• Norwood Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Norwood Unique

• One of 14 places in the US named Norwood — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,969.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Norwood

• Big Joe’s Sandwich Shop — sandwich
• Femi's Pizza — pizza
• Miller’s Cafe — breakfast

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norwood

• Essington Park reviews ★
• Lester Park reviews ★
• Manor Field reviews ★
• Montgomery Park reviews ★
• Norwood Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Garden reviews ★
• Ziggie's Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Norwood

• Norwood Sch
• Tinicum Sch

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Norwood

🏘️ Nearby Communities