At a Glance
Median Income
$58,940
$30,635 per capita
Home Value
$156,000
Zillow: $203,397
Median Rent
$804/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
1,550/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
3.1 / 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 $58,940 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,635. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,419 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwalk is $156,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,397. Median rent is $804/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Norwalk reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,550/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Norwalk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwalk has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population17,054
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,923/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,940
Per Capita$30,635
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,000
Rent$804
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$203,397
Housing Units8,082
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property1,550/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault36/100K
Burglary237/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,506/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation714 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Norwalk was founded in 1817.
The median home in Norwalk was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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