At a Glance
Median Income
$94,583
$47,919 per capita
Home Value
$275,700
Zillow: $329,202
Median Rent
$869/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
750/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B+
3.8 / 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 $94,583 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,919. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwalk is $275,700 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,202. Median rent is $869/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Norwalk reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 750/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Norwalk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwalk has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,610
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,168/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,583
Per Capita$47,919
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,700
Rent$869
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$329,202
Housing Units5,224
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property750/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary101/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation909 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Norwalk was founded in 1856.
The median home in Norwalk was built in 1999.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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