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Norwich

A town of 3,640 people in Windsor County, Vermont
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Map of Norwich: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land19%5,262 of 28,455 acres
Trails101 mi2.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves61,446 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Norwich

Town in Vermont, United States
1761Established
3,612Population
44.7 sq miArea
899 ftElevation

Norwich is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. The population was 3,612 at the 2020 census. The municipality is a commuter town for nearby Hanover, New Hampshire across the Connecticut River. The town is part of the Dresden School District, the first interstate school district in the United States, signed into law by President John F. Kennedy. The town contains the Norwich Mid-Century Modern Historic District.

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ZIP code05055
Area code802
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Housing in Norwich

$814K▲ 3.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Norwich home is worth about $814,000, up 3.7% in a year, 104% above the Vermont typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Norwich

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Safety Grade A+

Norwich reports less crime per resident than 98% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Norwich 0
Vermont 2.2
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Norwich 0
Vermont 14.5
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade A+

The public schools Norwich’s kids attend outperform 98% of Vermont’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#1Best public schoolsof 70 in VT
DistrictNorwich School DistrictSchools1

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within VT. Ratings are from neighbors.

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