Norwell, MA 02061 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Norwell, MA—02061

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,001,000

5.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$183,000

20.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

184

119.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.9%

Median Rent

$2,700

8.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,200

54.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,950

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$4,200

43.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Norwell, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Norwell, MA is $1,001,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.7%. This indicates that home prices in Norwell, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,001,000	5.7%
Single Family	$1,022,000	6.3%
Condos	$816,000	2.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Norwell, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Norwell, MA is $3,330, with a year-over-year rent change of -8.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Norwell, MA is 1-bedrooms: $2,300, 2-bedrooms: $3,950, 3-bedrooms: $4,580. The most common rental property sizes in Norwell, MA are 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.3% and 26.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,700	$3,330
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,300
2 Bed Rent	$3,950	$3,950
3 Bed Rent	$4,200	$4,580
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

42.3%

2 Bedrooms

15.2%

3 Bedrooms

26.8%

4 Bedrooms

15.8%

Property Listings — Norwell, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Norwell, MA is 136. This is a increase of 131.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$2,530,000	47.0%
Listing Count	23	81.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	81.0%
Days on Market	184	119.0%

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Demographics — Norwell, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Norwell, MA has a population of 11,300, which has increased by 2.9% over the past 5 years. Norwell, MA is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.8% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 65.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 23.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	11,300	2.9%
% Under 18	28.8%	2.1%
% Seniors	15.4%	-10.5%
% WFH	23.6%	274.6%
% w/ College Degree	65.3%	-2.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Norwell, MA is a predominantly white area, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Norwell, MA is hispanic, making up 3.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.7% of the population in Norwell, MA, and this percentage has increased by 30.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	89.9%	-5.4%
% Black	0.6%	50.0%
% Hispanic	3.3%	153.8%
% Asian	3.1%	106.7%
% Foreign Born	4.7%	30.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Norwell, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 270 mortgage originations in Norwell, MA, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 42.0%, with 2.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Norwell, MA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	270
% Conventional Loans	97.0%
% Government Loans	3.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Norwell, MA

Norwell, MA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	15
Total Units Section 8	15
% Rentals under Section 8	3.5%
% Occupied Section 8	96.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$240	$2,200	$2,440
2 Bedroom	-$1,060	$3,950	$2,890
3 Bedroom	-$720	$4,200	$3,480
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$3,830

Norwell, MA—02061

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Norwell, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Norwell, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Norwell, MA

Demographics — Norwell, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Norwell, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Norwell, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Norwell, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Norwell, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.5
Median Home Price	$1,001,000
Median Household Income	$183,000

Norwell, MA—02061

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Norwell, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Norwell, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Norwell, MA

Demographics — Norwell, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Norwell, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Norwell, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Norwell, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Norwell, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Hanover, MA

Scituate, MA

Cohasset, MA

Hingham, MA

Pembroke, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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