Norwood, OH vs Wilkes-Barre, PA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Norwood
78.5
#176 nationally
Wilkes-Barre
79.3
#137 nationally
Norwood leads in crime level (6.6 vs 11.8). Norwood leads in median household income ($58,095 vs $46,597). Norwood leads in walk score (67 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norwood, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.5 (#176) | 79.3 (#137) |
| Population | 19,046 | 44,254 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,545 | $184,034 |
| Median Household Income | $58,095 | $46,597 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 11.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | R+19.2 |
C+
78.5 Score
Norwood, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,545
Population
19,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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79.3 Score
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,034
Population
44,254
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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