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Norwalk, CT

Founded 1640Fairfield CountyElev. 11 m
Population
91,375
Median home
$535,000
Public schools
23
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Norwalk

Norwalk is a city in Connecticut with about 91,375 residents. Norwalk was founded in 1640 and sits in Fairfield County. The median age is 40.2 and the median household income is $105,301. Homes carry a median value of $535,000, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (42.7%). Around 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
91,375
Median age
40.2
Median household income
$105,301
Per-capita income
$59,700
Poverty rate
10.1%
High-school grad or higher
88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg. commute
26.9 min
Work from home
13.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.7%
Hispanic or Latino31.4%
Black17.5%
Asian4.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.5%
Sales & office19.5%
Service17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.9%
Production, transportation & material moving7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$535,000
Median gross rent
$2,010/mo
Owner-occupied
55.1%
Median year built
1967
Households
35,476
Avg. household size
2.56

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Norwalk has 23 public schools — 14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading49%
Math43%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Brien McMahon High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Center for Global StudiesHighGrades 9–12
Norwalk High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
P-TECH NorwalkHighGrades 9–12
Nathan Hale Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ponus Ridge STEAM AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8
Roton Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
West Rocks Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Brookside Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Concord Magnet SchoolElementary
Cranbury Elementary SchoolElementary
Fox Run Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary SchoolElementary
Kendall College & Career AcademyElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime72% below national
Norwalk110
Connecticut154
United States386
↓ 46% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% below national
Norwalk1,559
Connecticut1,580
United States1,952
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Norwalk Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Norwalk.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake and other hazard risk for Norwalk's county.

Data source being added: FEMA National Risk Index (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Context

Neighborhood info

Norwalk was founded in 1640 and sits in Fairfield County. Elevation ~11 m.

Population trend
92K85K91,37520102024
Map of Norwalk
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Where Norwalk is
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Historic places

12 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Loth, Joseph, Company BuildingUS Post Office--South Norwalk MainNorwalk Island LighthouseBeth Israel SynagogueNorwalk City HallLe Roy Shirt Company FactoryKellogg, Enos, HouseFive Mile River Landing Historic District
Notable people from Norwalk
Charli Venice D'AmelioGeorge SmithDixie D'AmelioHorace SilverRoger StoneJesse BradfordD.J. CarusoRoger BartBruce WeitzJames Vanderbilt
People searches in Norwalk
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Nearby cities
Stamford (7 mi)Bridgeport (13 mi)Danbury (21 mi)Milford (21 mi)Shelton (21 mi)Newtown (23 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Norwalk, CT (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Norwalk, Connecticut.

Miguel F Rodriguez, 44
Norwalk · Fairfield County · 06854

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Norwalk — frequently asked

What is the population of Norwalk, Connecticut?
Norwalk has a population of about 91,375, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Norwalk?
The median home value in Norwalk is $535,000, and the median gross rent is $2,010/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Norwalk safe? What is the crime rate?
Norwalk Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 110 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
How many schools are in Norwalk?
Norwalk has 23 public schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Norwalk?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Norwalk. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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