{"id":90,"date":"2016-04-02T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2016-04-02T09:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cincyrents.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2026-07-28T17:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T21:54:49","slug":"cincinnati-neighborhood-norwood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cincyrents.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/02\/cincinnati-neighborhood-norwood\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Norwood (Updated for 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Norwood, Ohio, despite being surrounded on every side by Cincinnati, is its own distinct city and the second largest in Hamilton County. Much can be learned about it from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwoodohio.gov\/\">official website<\/a>\u00a0as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Norwood,_Ohio\">Wikipedia page<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.point2homes.com\/US\/Neighborhood\/OH\/Norwood-Demographics.html\">Point 2 Homes<\/a> offers\u00a0lots of demographic data on the area, while\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighborhoodscout.com\/oh\/norwood\/\">Neighborhood Scout<\/a> also provides a good deal of overview information. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.areavibes.com\/norwood-oh\/livability\/?ll=39.16448+-84.45428\">AreaVibes<\/a> rates Norwood as &#8220;extremely livable&#8221; with a composite score of 78.<\/p>\n<p>Norwood falls under its own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwoodschools.org\/\">local school district<\/a>.\u00a0Norwood schools have received ratings from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-high-schools\/ohio\/districts\/norwood-city\/norwood-high-school-15283\">U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatschools.org\/ohio\/norwood\/\">Great Schools<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighborhoodscout.com\/oh\/norwood\/schools\/\">Neighborhood Scout<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/k12.niche.com\/rankings\/public-elementary-schools\/best-overall\/m\/cincinnati-metro-area\/\">Niche<\/a>. The parochial school options are similar to those of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cincyrents.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/29\/cincinnati-neighborhood-oakley\/\">Oakley <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cincyrents.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/15\/cincinnati-neighborhood-hyde-park\/\">Hyde Park<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/xavier.edu\/\">Xavier University<\/a> is a private Jesuit Catholic school located in Norwood.<\/p>\n<p>Within Norwood, one can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwoodohio.gov\/facilities\/facility\/details\/waterworkspool-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waterworks Park<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapquest.com\/us\/ohio\/marsh-avenue-park-753077569\">Marsh Avenue Park<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwoodohio.gov\/Facilities\/Facility\/Details\/Lower-Millcrest-Park-16\">Lower Millcrest Park<\/a>. It is also home to <a href=\"http:\/\/shoprookwood.com\/\">Rookwood Commons &amp; Pavilion<\/a>, which is among the most popular shopping areas in all of the Greater Cincinnati area.<\/p>\n<p>For food and drink, residents can enjoy a wide array of options located within Norwood:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agaveandrye.com\/\">Agave &amp; Rye<\/a> &#8211; A small chain of local restaurants with a location in Norwood, specializing in tequila, bourbon, and tacos.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/gordospub.com\/\">Gordo&#8217;s Pub &amp; Grill<\/a> &#8211; A restaurant and bar that is a neighborhood staple.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajscheesesteak.com\/\">AJ&#8217;s Cheesesteaks<\/a> &#8211; A Cincinnati spin on the Philadelphia classic! AJ&#8217;s offers a classic cheesesteak sandwich as well as a lot of fun variations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eatsugarnspice.com\/\">Sugar n&#8217; Spice<\/a> &#8211; Breakfast spot famous for its wispy thin pancakes and large collection of rubber ducks.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quatmancafe.com\/\">Quatman Cafe<\/a> &#8211; A local burger joint; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cincinnatimagazine.com\/forkopolisblog\/the-45-best-burgers-in-the-queen-city\/\">Cincinnati Magazine<\/a> rated them among the best burgers in the city.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tasteofbelgium.com\/locations\/rookwood\/\">Taste of Belgium<\/a> &#8211; Breakfast and brunch place famous for its waffles.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecapitalgrille.com\/locations\/oh\/cincinnati\/cincinnati\/8052\">The Capital Grille<\/a> &#8211; Steakhouse, seafood, and wine bar in the heart of Norwood.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.factory52.com\/\">Factory 52<\/a> &#8211; Formerly a playing card factory, the building is now home to a food hall and a variety of rotating shops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Norwood is also home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Norwood_Mound\">Norwood Mound<\/a>, one of the remaining Native American earthwork mounds in the Cincinnati area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick Facts for Renters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Updated 5\/27\/2026)<\/p>\n<p><em>Population<\/em>: 20,481<br \/>\n<em>Median Age<\/em>: 32.8<br \/>\n<em>Median Home Price<\/em>: $257,585<br \/>\n<em>Median Rent<\/em>:$1,147<br \/>\n<em>Cost of Living<\/em>: The cost of living in Norwood is 2% higher than the Ohio average.<br \/>\n<em>Average Commute to Downtown<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Norwood,+OH\/Cincinnati,+OH\/@39.1338979,-84.5441872,12z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8841b29236bcf655:0xfcd3cb7432729b90!2m2!1d-84.4542798!2d39.1644798!1m5!1m1!1s0x884051b1de3821f9:0x69fb7e8be4c09317!2m2!1d-84.5120196!2d39.1031182\">10-18 minutes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niche.com\/places-to-live\/norwood-hamilton-oh\/\">Niche<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areavibes.com\/norwood-oh\/\">AreaVibes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/censusreporter.org\/profiles\/16000US3957386-norwood-oh\/\">Census Reporter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" title=\"Google Maps: Norwood\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d24748.63577355732!2d-84.47169347328715!3d39.161545415376125!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8841b29236bcf655%3A0xfcd3cb7432729b90!2sNorwood%2C+OH!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1458843639947\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em class=\"photo-credit\">Photo credit: Midwest New Media, LLC<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Norwood, Ohio, despite being surrounded on every side by Cincinnati, is its own distinct city and the second largest in Hamilton County. Much can be learned about it from the official website\u00a0as well as the Wikipedia page. 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