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Norwalk, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County
Norwalk, CT
At a Glance
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)
Is Norwalk a Good Place to Live?
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 4.1% (14% 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 $639,076. 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 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,394/100K. The murder rate is 1.1/100K.
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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.