The Town FilesNorwood Young America, Minnesota
City in Carver County · population 3,863 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $299,300
- Household income
- $71,364
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 37.8
Norwood Young America is a city of 3,863 people in Carver County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $299,300, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 83% of Minnesota towns, more of a college town than 70% of Minnesota towns.
How Norwood Young America ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norwood Young America is worth $299,300, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $71,364, which is more affordable than 18% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,073 a month. 74.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norwood Young America | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,300 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,073 | $991 |
| Median household income | $71,364 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.6% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Norwood Young America
| People | Norwood Young America | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.5% | 90.2% |
Weather in Norwood Young America
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 3.9°F. About 34.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.8 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norwood Young America since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 262 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 28, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on June 16, 2025.
Severe weather in Carver County since 1996
Carver County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Carver County
Carver County had 40,848 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,445 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Norwood Young America itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Norwood Young America
3 public schools with 943 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 400 | 12.1 |
| CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 334 | 16.7 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 209 | 14.9 |
Towns near Norwood Young America
- Waconia, MN7.9 mi · 13,033 people · home $431,000
- Glencoe, MN11.5 mi · 5,744 people · home $227,900
- Belle Plaine, MN12.9 mi · 7,395 people · home $318,200
- Watertown, MN13.5 mi · 4,659 people · home $337,200
- Victoria, MN13.9 mi · 10,546 people · home $581,200
- Carver, MN14.0 mi · 5,829 people · home $445,800
- Minnetrista, MN15.3 mi · 8,262 people · home $658,300
- Chaska, MN15.4 mi · 27,810 people · home $404,700
Norwood Young America questions
Is Norwood Young America, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norwood Young America scores better for retirees than 59% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 40%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Norwood Young America?
The median owner-occupied home in Norwood Young America is valued at $299,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,364, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,073 a month.
What is the weather like in Norwood Young America?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 3.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.1 inches of precipitation a year and 48.8 inches of snow.
Does Norwood Young America get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norwood Young America since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)