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Town of Norwell

Incorporated as a town in 1888, Norwell is situated on 21.17 square miles only 20 minutes south of Boston. Settlers came to Norwell because of its agricultural land and waterpower.

Over forty years ago, Norwell experienced a major building boom that nearly doubled its population. Tis infllux brought a diversity of people to the town and today Norwell houses over 10,000 residents.

Norwell Statistics

Town Clerk: (781) 659-8072

Website: www.townofnorwell.net

Commonwealth Communities (Mass.Gov): Norwell

2002 Tax Rates:
Residential $16.16
Commercial $16.16

Median Housing Price: $397,400

Median Family Income: $87,397

2001 Population: 10,046

Public Schools:
School Superintendent - (781) 659-8800
Total Enrollment 10/01/01 - 2,047
Per Pupil Expenditure 1999 - $6,662

SAT Scores 2000:
Verbal - 545
Math - 543
Part. Rate - 100%

Plans of High School Graduates:
4-Year College - 70%
2-Year College - 5%