At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$24,023 per capita
Home Value
$94,000
Zillow: $200,249
Median Rent
$732/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
19.0% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,023. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,335 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwalk is $94,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,249. Median rent is $732/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
6.8% of adults in Norwalk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwalk has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population612
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born27.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$24,023
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$3,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$732
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$200,249
Housing Units244
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity46.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,458/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation1,038 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+70.7%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband52.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Norwalk was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
27.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.