The second most populous city in Hamilton County, Norwood is surrounded on all sides by the City of Cincinnati and has grown beyond its early industrial roots to become an ideal neighborhood for young professionals to purchase their first homes. Adjacent to neighboring Xavier University in North Avondale and Hyde Park to the east (Rookwood Common's fancy shopping options are actually in the 'Wood'), Norwood's revamped older homes and tree-lined streets are complimented by beloved family owned restaurants like Sorrento's and Quatman's and countless small corner taverns to dive in for a drink.