Norwalk, Connecticut

Population 87,196

Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, CT. The population is 87,196, making Norwalk the 3rd largest city in Fairfield County and the 6th largest city in the state of Connecticut.

There are 22 public schools in Norwalk with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Norwalk is very low , and there are 51 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Norwalk is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Norwalk property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Norwalk include Darien, Westport and New Canaan.

Norwalk Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 44.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.6%

Crime Rate

35.58% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 140
  • Violent Crimes: 205
  • Robbery: 32
  • Burglary: 149
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

56.81% Lower than national avg.
  • 51 offenders in Norwalk
  • 5.85 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

48 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 15
  • Registered Polluters: 13
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 19

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • Connecticut unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 22 K-12 public schools in Norwalk, CT and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Norwalk's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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51 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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236 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Norwalk, CT issued 236 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 236 permits, 35 were issued for single family homes and 201 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Norwalk, CT issued 187 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 187 permits, 15 were issued for single family homes and 172 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,520
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,855
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,230
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,757
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,056

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Environmental Hazards

48 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Norwalk, CT has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Norwalk, CT is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Norwalk, CT is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.55°
  • February 32.6°
  • March 41.28°
  • April 51.72°
  • May 60.37°
  • June 68.91°
  • July 75.4°
  • August 72.38°
  • September 65.86°
  • October 54.47°
  • November 44.53°
  • December 34.72°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Norwalk, CT

Earthquakes
Norwalk, CT has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Norwalk, CT has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Norwalk, CT has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Norwalk, CT has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Norwalk, CT: $88,209

Unemployment

Unemployment in Norwalk is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 33.09%
White Collar - 66.91%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dan Malloy
  • Sen. Richard Blumenthal
  • Sen. Christopher Murphy

City Representatives

  • Jim Himes

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

5 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Police Stations view all

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