Ohio
Norwalk is a small city in Ohio with a population of 17,054. Residents earn $58,940 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Norwalk receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Norwalk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Norwalk is $58,940, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Norwalk is $156,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Norwalk is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 125 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,436 per 100,000, 24% above the national average.
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Norwalk experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 32.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,940 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,635 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,233 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,419 |
| County GDP | $2,991M |
| Restaurants | 114 |
| Healthcare | 108 |
| Retail | 154 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,837 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.46% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $156,000 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $203,397 |
| Median List Price | $199,900 |
| Median List Price | $199,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $124 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 39 |
| Census Median Rent | $804 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,686 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,837 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.46% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,506/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Total Violent | 125.1/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 6.0/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Rape | 53.6/100K |
| Robbery | 17.9/100K |
| Assault | 47.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,436.0/100K |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 333.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,072.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 29.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 714 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,923/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2446°N, 82.6090°W |
| County FIPS | 39077 |
Winner: Republican by 44.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.3% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,923/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Restaurants | 114 |
| Retail Stores | 154 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |