Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Norwalk is a small city in Iowa with a population of 13,610. Residents earn $94,583 per year, which is 26% above the national average.
Based on current data, Norwalk receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Norwalk stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Norwalk is $94,583, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Norwalk is $275,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Norwalk is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 10 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 919 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Norwalk experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,583 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,919 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $985 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,680 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,410 |
| County GDP | $1,885M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,817 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.11% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $275,700 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $329,202 |
| Median List Price | $400,000 |
| Median List Price | $400,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $230 |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 14.9% |
| Inventory | 134 |
| Census Median Rent | $869 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,817 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.11% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Total Violent | 10.2/100K |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 10.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 918.7/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 51.0/100K |
| Theft | 806.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 61.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | D |
| Safety Score | 1.8 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4837°N, 93.6955°W |
| County FIPS | 19181 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |