Norwalk, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
100,713 Population
$98,709 Median Income
$616,600 Home Value
$2,014 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
296 Violent Crime / 100K
36.5 yrs Median Age
21.3% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
4.6
Economy
3.1
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.7
Education

People

Population100,713
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density10,372/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 24.0%

Economy

4.6/5
Median Income$98,709
Per Capita Income$31,989
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate7.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M

Housing

3.1/5
Home Value (Census)$616,600
Zillow Value$754,331
Median Rent$2,014
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity27.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Depression17.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime296/100K
Property Crime1,873/100K
Murder7.5/100K
Vehicle Theft454.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Jan / Jul52° / 75°
Rain40 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+77.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)258

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Work From Home6.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations17

How Norwalk Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$98,709
Home Value$616,600
Median Rent$2,014
Poverty Rate7.3%
Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
Unemployment3.5%
Violent Crime295.8 /100K
Avg Temperature62.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population100,713
Population Density10,372 per sq mi
Median Age36.5 years
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 24% Black 4.2% Hispanic 3.7% Other 68.1%
White24.0%
Black or African American4.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races68.1%

Language

English Only35.7%
Spanish Speakers64.3%
English 35.7% Spanish 64.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.6%
Health Insurance90.5%

Income

31% above avg
Median Household Income$98,709
Per Capita Income$31,989
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,607
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$97,528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate7.3%
Total Establishments (County)572,385
County GDP$1,002,965M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation24,882
Healthcare Facilities37,635
Retail Stores29,130
Manufacturing10,448
Total Establishments572,385

Industry Mix

Restaurants 24,882 Healthcare 37,635 Retail 29,130 Manufacturing 10,448

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$97,528
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,469

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.4 min
Work From Home6.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

119% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$616,600
Zillow Home Value Index$754,331

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$744,450
Price Per Sq Ft$641
Homes Sold (month)21
Sale-to-List Ratio101.4%
Price Drops6.7%
Active Inventory45

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied68.1%

Rental Costs

73% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,014
Zillow Rent Index$2,714

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,469
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.70%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.1%
Diabetes12.2%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma8.6%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression17.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.5%
Regular Checkup69.7%
Premature Death Rate6,746 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)37,635
Restaurants (County)24,882

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime295.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter7.5 /100K
Rape12.2 /100K
Robbery103.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault173.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,872.9 /100K
Burglary337.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,081.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft454.9 /100K
Arson8.4 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001

Temperature

52°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
Sunny Days327 days/year

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.7 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Land Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density10,372 per sq mi
Latitude33.9076°
Longitude-118.0835°
County FIPS06037

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.9%
D 64.8%

Democrat +32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
High School+77.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density10,372 per sq mi
Land Area9.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations17
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)24
Public Libraries (County)258

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001

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