At a Glance
Median Income
$98,709
$31,989 per capita
Home Value
$616,600
Zillow: $754,331
Median Rent
$2,014/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
411/100K
1,495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
327 sunny days/yr
How Norwalk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norwalk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norwalk a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norwalk residents earn a median household income of $98,709 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,989. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwalk is $616,600 , 119% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $754,331. Median rent is $2,014/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Norwalk reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,495/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Norwalk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwalk has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population100,713
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density10,372/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,709
Per Capita$31,989
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B
Home Value$616,600
Rent$2,014
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$754,331
Housing Units27,148
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent411/100K
Property1,495/100K
Murder4.8/100K
Assault255/100K
Burglary326/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking10.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days327/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation95 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Norwalk was founded in 1957.
The median home in Norwalk was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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