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Norwalk, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Monroe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
612 Population 594/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $24,023 per capita
$94,000 Home Value $190,568 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $732/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Norwalk, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$24,023 per capita
Home Value
$94,000
67% below
Zillow: $190,568
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
45% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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)

Income
78%
Home Value
33%
Rent
63%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $190,568. 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.

Safety & Crime

Norwalk reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population612
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$24,023
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$3,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$732
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$190,568
Housing Units244
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity46.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,458/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.