Norwalk, CT

Living in Norwalk

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Bikeability 61
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Walkability 59
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 70
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Affordability 13
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 80
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Schools 54
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Residents

89k Population +4k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
43% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black14%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate22%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more17%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$436k Median Home Value -$44k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$390 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Norwalk

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in Norwalk

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 8
Feb 30 3 9
Mar 38 4 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Norwalk

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Norwalk, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Norwalk, CT

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Anchor Academy
2 miles, N
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Pierrepont School
4 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Norwalk, CT

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Fairfield University
10 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Hospital
1 miles, N
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Stamford Hospital
7 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Norwalk, CT

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Laguardia Airport
32 miles, SW