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. This influx brought a diversity of people to the town and today Norwell houses over 10,000 residents.
Jacob’s Pond, Norwell
2017 Norwell Statistics
Town Clerk: (781) 659-8072
Website: www.norwellma.com
Commonwealth Communities (Mass.Gov): Norwell
Tax Rates:
Residential 16.45
Commercial 16.45
Median Housing Price: $652,653
Median Family Income: $110,671
Population: 10,890
Public Schools:
School Superintendent – (781) 659-8800
Total Enrollment – 2,216
Per Pupil Expenditure – $13,684
SAT Scores:
Reading – 555
Writing – 547
Math – 555
Plans of High School Graduates:
4-Year College – 90%
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