Norwalk, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
91,375 Population 3,992/sq mi density
$105,301 Median Income $59,700 per capita
$535,000 Home Value $676,843 Zillow
$2,010 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
91 Violent Crime/100K 1,506 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$105,301 median income, 5.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$535,000 home value, $2,010/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Norwalk, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,301
40% above
$59,700 per capita
Home Value
$535,000
90% above
Zillow: $676,843
Median Rent
$2,010/mo
73% above
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
76% below
1,506/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
32% above
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
18% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
140%
Home Value
190%
Rent
173%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
132%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norwalk a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Norwalk residents earn a median household income of $105,301 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,700. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norwalk is $535,000 , 90% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $676,843. Median rent is $2,010/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Norwalk reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,506/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

44.6% of adults in Norwalk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norwalk has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population91,375
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density3,992/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born29.9%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$105,301
Per Capita$59,700
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441

Housing

B+
Home Value$535,000
Rent$2,010
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$676,843
Housing Units38,068
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent91/100K
Property1,506/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary244/100K

Health

Obesity26.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation20 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.3%
EV Stations33
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Norwalk was founded in 1640.
The median home in Norwalk was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
29.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.