Norwood
NJ
Average Sales Price
$1,138,184
Median Sales Price
$899,950
Population
6,217
Total Listings
26
Living in Norwood
NV/Old Tappan HS. $164K Median Income. 768 Wooded Acres.
Northern Bergen's Prestige Woodland Borough.
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→Norwood is one of Bergen County's most naturally beautiful and least-advertised boroughs — 768 acres of wooded suburban land two miles from the New York state border, incorporated in 1905 from Harrington Township, where deer, wild turkeys, foxes, and coyotes are regularly sighted in residential neighborhoods. The $164,766 median household income — significantly above the Bergen County average — reflects a community of professional families (92% professional/administrative workforce) who have specifically chosen the Northern Valley school district and Norwood's wooded residential character over the more expensive alternatives immediately to the east.
The school argument is straightforward: Norwood Public School (PreK–8, Niche A grade, Korean Language and Culture Club) feeds into Northern Valley Regional HS at Old Tappan — Golden Knights, 10.4:1 ratio, DFG I, nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, 33 AP courses, 78% AP pass rate. Zillow's ZHVI is $861,647 (+4.3% YoY) and Homes.com reports a 12-month median of $899,000 (+12%). The 2024 average tax bill of $15,356 on a 2.749% rate reflects full investment in the Northern Valley district and the borough's extensive recreational infrastructure — swimming pool, ice skating rink, Kennedy Field, 3 parks and 3 athletic fields. Niche rates Norwood as one of the best places to live in New Jersey with "highly rated" public schools and most residents owning their homes.
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NV/Old Tappan — Blue Ribbon · 10.4:1 · 33 AP
78% AP pass rate · DFG I · Niche A+
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$164,766 Median HH Income
92% professional workforce · most own homes
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768 Wooded Acres · 2 Miles to NY Border
Deer, wild turkeys, foxes — residential wildlife
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Median ~$800K–$1.1M · Zillow $862K +4.3%
Homes.com $899K +12% · low inventory
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Pool · Ice Rink · Kennedy Field
3 parks · 3 athletic fields · 4th of July fireworks
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30% Asian · Korean Language Club at School
$164K income · 29% foreign-born · diverse professional
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
Norwood is car-primary — the Garden State Parkway connects south toward the GWB, Palisades Parkway connects into Rockland County, and NJ Transit bus service provides public transit to Manhattan. No in-borough train station.
Midtown Manhattan (Car)
Via GSP S / Palisades Pkwy S / GWB · ~28 miles
~40–55
minutes by car (off-peak)
George Washington Bridge
Via GSP S / Rt-9W S · ~22 miles
~30–40
minutes by car
NYC Port Authority (Bus)
Coach USA / NJ Transit via northern Bergen corridor
~45–60
minutes by bus
Newark Liberty Airport
Via Garden State Pkwy S · ~37 miles
~45
minutes by car
Rockland County / Palisades Center
Via Palisades Pkwy N · 2 miles from NY border
~10–15
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
Norwood runs its own PreK–8 district (Norwood Public School, Niche A grade, Korean Language and Culture Club) and sends students to NV/Old Tappan — a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School with 33 AP courses, 78% AP pass rate, and a 10.4:1 ratio.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Public School Norwood Public Schools · PreK–8 · Korean Language & Culture Club |
PreK – 8 | Public | ~12 : 1 | Niche A |
| NV/Old Tappan (Gr. 9–12) 100 Central Ave · Old Tappan · Golden Knights · 33 AP Courses |
9 – 12 | Public | 10.4 : 1 | Niche A+ · Blue Ribbon |
| NV Regional HS District Serves Harrington Park · Northvale · Norwood · Old Tappan |
9 – 12 | Regional | 9.1 : 1 | DFG I · Top District |
Norwood Public School: PreK–8 · Niche A grade · Korean Language and Culture Club (Lunar New Year celebrations). NV/Old Tappan: 1,068 students · 10.4:1 · Golden Knights · Blue Ribbon · NJ Monthly #55 · 33 AP courses · 78% AP pass rate · GreatSchools 9/10. NV Regional HS District: DFG I · 9.1:1 overall. Bergen County Academies (BCA) accessible for qualifying students.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes Norwood Norwood
Explore the wooded residential streets where foxes and wild turkeys are neighbors, Kennedy Field's 4th of July fireworks, the Korean Language and Culture Club at Norwood PS, the swimming pool and ice rink, and the community of professional families that has made northern Bergen's quietest prestige borough its home.
Korean & Asian Dining — School-Driven Community
Norwood's 30% Asian population — predominantly Korean and South Asian professional families who relocated specifically for NV/Old Tappan school access — supports Korean restaurants, Asian specialty markets, and international groceries in the northern Bergen corridor. The Korean Language and Culture Club at Norwood Public School (which hosts Lunar New Year celebrations) is a marker of how deeply the Korean-American community has integrated into the borough's civic and educational life. The Homes.com guide notes the club specifically as a community highlight.
30% Asian · Korean · South Asian · School-Driven · Lunar New Year
Italian Heritage Dining
Italian (11.5%) and Irish (6.4%) ancestries represent Norwood's European heritage roots — the families who built the borough through the mid-20th century and whose dining culture (Italian restaurants, delis, Irish pubs) coexists with the newer Korean and South Asian establishments. The community's character reflects Bergen County's broader story of European-American suburbs being enriched by successive waves of professional Asian-American families without losing the heritage character that originally defined them.
Italian 11.5% · Irish 6.4% · Heritage · Classic Bergen Character
Livingston Street Commercial Corridor
Livingston Street is Norwood's primary commercial corridor — with local restaurants, shops, and services that serve the borough's ~5,800 residents. For a community of Norwood's income profile ($164K median HH income, 92% professional) and size, the in-borough commercial options are supplemented by neighboring Old Tappan, Harrington Park, and Closter for broader dining and retail.
Livingston St · Local Dining · Community Scale
Old Tappan & Closter Dining (~5–10 min)
Old Tappan and Closter — both immediately adjacent — provide the full-service dining and retail that a community of Norwood's income profile expects within a short drive. Closter's commercial district (with premium dining and specialty retail) is approximately 5 minutes south. Old Tappan's corridor is adjacent. For residents of a wooded residential borough that intentionally maintains low commercial density, these neighbors function as the practical dining radius extension.
~5 min Closter · ~5 min Old Tappan · Premium Dining · Regional
Palisades Center & Paramus (~15–20 min)
Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, Rockland County (~15 min north) is one of the largest shopping centers in the US. Garden State Plaza and Paramus retail (~20 min south) provide Bergen County's comprehensive retail corridor. Norwood's northern position gives dual-direction major retail access — Rockland County to the north, Paramus to the south — without the borough hosting any commercial infrastructure inconsistent with its wooded residential character.
~15 min Palisades Center · ~20 min Paramus · Dual-Direction Access
Kennedy Field — 4th of July Fireworks & Community Events
Kennedy Field is Norwood's primary community gathering space — home to the borough's 4th of July fireworks display (described by a Homes.com partner as "the best show around," drawing residents from surrounding neighborhoods) and the annual PTO carnival (three-day event with rides, food, and games). In a borough where the school is the civic anchor, Kennedy Field is the outdoor gathering space that gives Norwood its small-town community identity alongside the academic prestige of the NV/Old Tappan connection.
Kennedy Field · 4th of July · PTO Carnival · Community Events
Wooded Residential Landscape — Wildlife in the Neighborhood
Norwood's 768 acres of wooded suburban land — two miles from the New York state border — support a residential wildlife population that is part of daily life rather than a distant nature experience. Deer, wild turkeys, foxes, and coyotes are regularly sighted in Norwood's residential neighborhoods. For families who want the organic experience of children growing up in an environment where wildlife is a daily presence rather than a zoo visit, Norwood's wooded character is a genuine quality-of-life differentiator from the more manicured suburban communities to the south.
768 Wooded Acres · Deer · Wild Turkeys · Foxes · Coyotes · Wildlife
Borough Pool · Ice Skating Rink · 3 Parks · 3 Athletic Fields
Norwood's recreational infrastructure is exceptional for a borough of 5,800 residents: a municipal swimming pool, an ice skating rink, 3 local parks, and 3 athletic fields. This recreational investment reflects the borough's commitment to resident quality of life — a commitment consistent with the $164K median household income and the 92% professional-workforce community that expects this level of infrastructure. Kennedy Field anchors the outdoor recreational calendar with the 4th of July fireworks and the PTO carnival.
Pool · Ice Rink · 3 Parks · 3 Athletic Fields · Kennedy Field
Palisades Interstate Park (~10 min) · Harriman State Park (~20 min)
The Palisades Interstate Park — running along the Hudson River Palisades through NJ and NY — is approximately 10 minutes east via the Palisades Parkway. Harriman State Park and Bear Mountain (Rockland/Orange County, NY) are approximately 20 minutes north — one of the New York metro area's most spectacular outdoor recreation regions. Norwood's northern position gives residents the most practical access to the Hudson Valley outdoor recreation landscape of any Bergen County residential community.
~10 min Palisades Park · ~20 min Harriman · Hudson Valley · Trails
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center (~4 miles)
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center — a regional hospital serving the northern Bergen corridor — is approximately 4 miles from Norwood. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) is approximately 15 minutes south. Good Samaritan Hospital (Suffern, Rockland County) is approximately 15 minutes north. For a small borough without in-borough hospital infrastructure, Norwood's three-direction healthcare access — NJ south, NY north, and Pascack Valley nearby — is practical and comprehensive.
~4 miles Pascack Valley Medical · Valley Hospital ~15 min · Good Samaritan ~15 min
Norwood Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, serving one of Bergen County's wealthiest and most professionally accomplished communities — with multilingual resources reflecting the Korean, South Asian, and other international communities within the borough's 29% foreign-born population. The library's programming serves a community where the school (Norwood PS, Niche A) and the PTO are among the most active civic institutions, and where the Korean Language and Culture Club has normalized cross-cultural programming as part of public school life.
Civic · BCCLS · Multilingual · Professional Community · PTO Active
NV/Old Tappan: 33 AP Courses · 78% AP Pass Rate
The specificity of NV/Old Tappan's AP program — 33 courses with a 78% AP pass rate and a GreatSchools 9/10 score — reflects the academic seriousness of the community that sends students there. Norwood's $164K median household income and 92% professional workforce produces a parent community that invests in academic achievement systematically. The AP program's breadth and pass rate are evidence of both the school's resources and the students it serves. For families buying into Norwood specifically for college-preparatory academic access, these numbers are the ones that matter.
33 AP Courses · 78% AP Pass Rate · GreatSchools 9/10 · College Prep
"Many Retirees" — Norwood's Other Demographic
Niche specifically notes "many retirees" as a defining Norwood demographic alongside the professional families. With a median age of 47.5 years — among Bergen County's highest — and a community where most residents own their homes and most own two cars, Norwood has a significant established-resident retiree base. These are families who raised children in the NV/Old Tappan district and stayed. The dual demographic of retiring professionals and incoming professional families with children creates a community with both energy and continuity.
Many Retirees · Median Age 47.5 · Established Owners · Continuity
Wildlife in the Borough — More Than a Metaphor
The Homes.com and soorealtors guides both note the wildlife character of Norwood specifically — deer, wild turkeys, foxes, and coyotes are regularly sighted in residential neighborhoods. For a Bergen County community two miles from the New York state border, this level of wildlife integration is distinctive. It is not a marketing claim about "natural beauty" — it is a practical description of what residents encounter on morning walks. Norwood was farmland within living memory, and the wildlife that remains reflects 768 acres that were converted to residential use without completely erasing the natural landscape.
Deer · Wild Turkeys · Foxes · Coyotes · 768 Wooded Acres · Nature
Closter & Old Tappan Everyday Retail (~5 min)
Closter's commercial district and Old Tappan's corridor — both immediately adjacent — provide grocery stores, pharmacies, and everyday retail within 5 minutes. Closter's premium dining and specialty retail reflects the broader northern Bergen prestige corridor's commercial character. Korean grocery stores and Asian specialty markets in the Old Tappan/Northvale corridor serve the growing Korean and South Asian community across all four NV/Old Tappan sending communities.
~5 min Closter · Old Tappan · Korean Grocery · Premium Retail
Palisades Center (~15 min) · Paramus (~20 min)
Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, Rockland County (approximately 15 minutes north) — one of the US's largest retail centers with major department stores, dining, and entertainment. Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center in Paramus (approximately 20 minutes south via GSP) — Bergen County's comprehensive retail hub with Whole Foods and major retailers. Norwood's state-line position gives dual-direction major retail access at both the NJ and NY corridors.
~15 min Palisades Center · ~20 min Paramus · Whole Foods · Dual
Pascack Valley Medical Center (~4 mi) · Valley Hospital (~15 min)
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center is approximately 4 miles from Norwood — the closest major healthcare facility to the northern Bergen corridor. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) approximately 15 minutes south. Good Samaritan Hospital (Suffern, NY) approximately 15 minutes north. New York-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley (Westchester) accessible in approximately 30 minutes north. Norwood's cross-state position provides NJ and NY hospital system access.
~4 mi Pascack Valley Medical · Valley Hospital ~15 min · NY options
By the Numbers
Norwood at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · 2.75 sq mi (768 acres) · est. 1905
Population
~5,621–5,854
30% Asian · 29% foreign-born · median age 47.5
Median HH Income
$164,766
92% professional · most own homes · Niche top NJ
Median Sale Price
~$800K–$1.1M
Zillow $862K · Homes.com $899K +12%
Avg Tax Bill (2024)
$15,356
2.749% rate · NJ official data
High School
NV/Old Tappan
Blue Ribbon · A+ Niche · 33 AP · DFG I
Zip Code
07648
Single zip · 2 miles from NY state border
Recreation
Pool · Ice Rink · 3 Parks
Kennedy Field · 4th of July · PTO Carnival
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near Norwood
Buyers considering Norwood often explore these neighboring northern Bergen County communities — all sharing the Northern Valley school district corridor or immediately adjacent at Bergen County's northern edge.
Old Tappan
Adjacent · NV/OT HS · NY border · prestige
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Harrington Park
Adjacent · NV/OT partner · 92% homeown.
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Northvale
Adjacent · NV/OT · more affordable entry
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Closter
Adjacent · NV/Demarest HS · prestigious step-up
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Alpine
Adjacent · luxury estates · 0.837% tax rate
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Rockleigh
Adjacent · tiniest Bergen · NV/OT sending
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Demarest
Nearby · NV/Demarest HS · $1.8M+ luxury
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Haworth
Nearby · NV/Demarest · #1 NJ district
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Cresskill
Nearby · own K–12 · prestige northern Bergen
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
6.2K
6.2K in 2020
Density
891.7
per square mile
Households
2.2K
Total households
Gender
46% / 54%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
86% / 14%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: Years
Education Level
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (2)Middle Schools (1)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
8/10
Norwood Public School
177 Summit St, Norwood, NJ 07648
Public
KG - 8
No
13:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Inge Lake Preschool
701 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648
Private
PK - TKG
No
2:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
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Common Questions
Norwood, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Norwood — northern Bergen's prestige woodland borough, with NV/Old Tappan HS (Blue Ribbon, 33 AP courses, 78% AP pass rate), $164K median HH income, 768 wooded acres with deer and wild turkeys, a borough swimming pool and ice rink, and a median SFH of $800K–$1.1M.
Norwood is a prestige-tier, low-volume market at northern Bergen County's upper mid-range. Zillow ZHVI: $861,647 (+4.3% YoY). Homes.com 12-month median: $899,000 (+12% YoY). Bergen Real Estate guide: approximately $1.2M median — likely reflecting the higher end of newer construction and larger custom homes. True SFH working range: approximately $800K–$1.1M, with newer custom-built homes and upscale residences pushing above. Rocket reported a list median of $1.225M in June 2025 (75-day average listing age, small sample) — reflecting the premium end of active inventory. Volume is very low — typically 14–20 active listings — reflecting a stable homeowner community with a median age of 47.5 and a "many retirees" demographic that stays long-term. The 12% YoY appreciation on Homes.com signals meaningful momentum. Talk to us about current Norwood market conditions →
The practical range: classic colonials, ranches, and cape cods in good condition: $750K–$950K. Newer custom-built homes and upscale residences: $950K–$1.3M+. Bergen Real Estate notes Norwood has "newer custom-built homes and upscale residences" alongside the classic stock — creating a wide price range within a small inventory. Zillow's $862K ZHVI and Homes.com's $899K 12-month median bracket the middle of the SFH market effectively. The Bergen Real Estate guide's $1.2M median likely reflects the active listing inventory's skew toward larger/newer homes. For buyers targeting a classic suburban home with NV/Old Tappan access in the $800K–$950K range, Norwood's inventory — while thin — consistently offers this tier.
Bergen Real Estate describes Norwood's housing as "primarily composed of single-family homes, including colonials, ranches, and cape cods, with many properties set on spacious lots. Newer custom-built homes and upscale residences add variety to the market. The borough also offers townhouses and condos, providing options for buyers at different price points." The wooded 768-acre character means many properties have larger lot sizes and significant natural landscape — not the tight-lot suburban density of southern Bergen communities. Homes.com notes "classic craftsman style homes are popular in Norwood." With approximately 1,984 housing units for ~5,800 residents, inventory is thin and buyers at every price tier should be pre-approved and prepared to act. New construction exists but is not dominant.
Norwood and Northvale both send students to NV/Old Tappan — the same school, same Blue Ribbon credentials, same 33 AP courses, same 10.4:1 ratio. The comparison: Northvale — median $650K–$800K, 3.202% rate, $12,828 avg bill — more affordable entry with smaller lots, more industrial character on Livingston Street, 1.32 sq miles. Norwood — median $800K–$1.1M, 2.749% rate, $15,356 avg bill — premium pricing, 2.75 sq miles of wooded character, spacious lots, pool and ice rink, Kennedy Field, 92% professional workforce, $164K median HH income. For buyers who prioritize the wooded residential character, larger lots, and more affluent community profile alongside the NV/Old Tappan school access — and can absorb the $150K–$300K premium — Norwood is the answer. For buyers for whom school access is the primary criterion and price efficiency matters — Northvale is the calculation. Ask us to help you compare Norwood and Northvale →
Norwood is a car-primary community at Bergen County's northern edge. 90.3% of residents drive to work. Average commute time is 30.9 minutes. No in-borough train station. By car via Garden State Parkway south or Palisades Interstate Parkway south: approximately 40–55 minutes to Midtown Manhattan off-peak; GWB approach approximately 30–40 minutes. NJ Transit bus and Coach USA service connects to Manhattan via the northern Bergen corridor — approximately 45–60 minutes to Port Authority. Rockland County and the Palisades Parkway also provide northward access. The commute from Norwood is longer than from southern Bergen communities — consistent with its northern position. Residents who choose Norwood are choosing the wooded residential character and school quality over commute efficiency, as reflected in the community's profile (median age 47.5, "many retirees," high proportion of established families).
Norwood's schools are exceptional. Norwood Public School (PreK–8) earns a Niche A grade and hosts a Korean Language and Culture Club that celebrates Lunar New Year annually — a reflection of the borough's 30% Asian community actively integrated into school civic life. For high school, students attend Northern Valley Regional HS at Old Tappan: Golden Knights, 1,068 students, 10.4:1 ratio, DFG I, nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, NJ Monthly #55, 33 AP courses, 78% AP pass rate, GreatSchools 9/10. The Homes.com guide cites NV/Old Tappan's A+ Niche grade and emphasizes the 33 AP courses and 78% pass rate as defining academic metrics. For families for whom college preparatory depth and academic rigor are the primary purchase criteria, NV/Old Tappan's AP program is one of Bergen County's most compelling.
Norwood's general tax rate is 2.749%. The official 2024 average residential tax bill is $15,356 (NJ Division of Taxation). Ownwell's effective rate analysis shows approximately 2.58% effective rate with a $12,477 median actual bill — reflecting variation by assessment year. On a $850K home, expect approximately $20,000–$23,000 per year. On a $1M home, approximately $22,000–$27,500. City-Data confirms median taxes of approximately $10,001 (reflecting all housing types including smaller units pulling the median down). The 2.749% rate is Bergen County's mid-upper tier — comparable to Norwood neighbors Harrington Park (3.276%) and Northvale (3.202%) but lower than New Milford (4.035%) or River Edge (3.965%). The $15,356 average bill reflects Norwood's full investment in the Northern Valley district and its extensive recreational infrastructure. Tax bills due quarterly.
The full NV/Old Tappan sending community comparison: Old Tappan — median $900K+, 2.202% rate, $18,101 avg bill — same school, higher purchase price, higher bill. Harrington Park — median $950K–$1M+, 3.276% rate, $17,013 avg bill — same school, higher purchase price, higher bill. Northvale — median $650K–$800K, 3.202% rate, $12,828 avg bill — same school, lower purchase price, lower bill. Norwood — median $800K–$1.1M, 2.749% rate, $15,356 avg bill — same school, middle tier of the four-community price range, but with significantly larger wooded lots, the borough pool and ice rink, and the most natural residential character. For buyers who want the NV/Old Tappan access with maximum natural residential character at a price below Old Tappan and Harrington Park — Norwood is the answer. For maximum price efficiency — Northvale. For Norwood's specific wooded premium — there is no equivalent at its price tier.
Yes. Homes.com reports 12% YoY appreciation — meaningful momentum in a community where appreciation is typically steady rather than spectacular. The NV/Old Tappan school demand — driven by Korean and South Asian professional families specifically targeting the Northern Valley district — is structural and ongoing. Norwood's wooded lot character and infrastructure (pool, ice rink, Kennedy Field) creates genuine differentiation from neighboring Northvale. The community of established professional homeowners (median age 47.5, "many retirees") turns over slowly but decisively — when Norwood homeowners sell, it is typically after long tenure, and buyers paying premium prices understand what they're getting. Spring (March–May) is strongest for family buyers. Get a free Norwood home valuation →
Bergen Real Estate describes Norwood as "steady" demand — homes sell but with a longer timeline than South Bergen's high-velocity markets, reflecting the deliberate, financially capable buyers at this price tier. Rocket reported 75-day average listing age in June 2025 for active listings. Well-priced, move-in-ready SFH at $850K–$1M in spring: 4–8 weeks. Larger or estate-scale properties: longer. Key selling messages: NV/Old Tappan HS (Blue Ribbon, 33 AP courses, 78% pass rate, 10.4:1 — same school as Old Tappan and Harrington Park at $100K–$200K lower purchase price), 768 wooded acres with wildlife, borough swimming pool and ice rink, Kennedy Field, spacious lots, $164K median HH income community, 92% professional workforce neighbors. The school and wooded character combination is the unique Norwood value proposition — no neighboring community at its price tier offers both. Learn how we sell homes in Norwood →
Norwood is northern Bergen County's prestige woodland borough — 768 acres where wild turkeys cross the road in the morning, the borough swimming pool fills in summer, and the ice skating rink opens in winter, and where the Golden Knights of NV/Old Tappan — Blue Ribbon, 33 AP courses, 78% AP pass rate — are the neighborhood school. The $164,766 median household income and 92% professional workforce reflect the community that has specifically chosen Norwood: families who researched the Northern Valley school district, found the wooded residential character, saw the borough's pool and ice rink and Kennedy Field 4th of July fireworks, and determined that this is where they wanted to raise their children. 30% of those families are Asian-American — Korean and South Asian professionals whose Korean Language and Culture Club at Norwood Public School celebrates Lunar New Year annually. Many retirees who raised their children in the NV/Old Tappan district stayed. Norwood is a community of deliberate choices — and those choices, compounding over generations of residents who arrived for the school and stayed for everything else, have made it one of Bergen County's most quietly distinguished communities.