Norwalk, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Huron County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
17,054 Population 1,923/sq mi density
$58,940 Median Income $30,635 per capita
$156,000 Home Value $220,909 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
41 Violent Crime/100K 612 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,940 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Norwalk, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,940
22% below
$30,635 per capita
Home Value
$156,000
45% below
Zillow: $220,909
Median Rent
$804/mo
31% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
89% below
612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
55%
Rent
69%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
11%
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 4.1% (14% above 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 $220,909. 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 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 612/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,054
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,923/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,940
Per Capita$30,635
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,000
Rent$804
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$220,909
Housing Units8,082
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent41/100K
Property612/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,506/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
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.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.