Norwich, CT

With about 39,992 residents, Norwich is one of Connecticut's notable places. Norwich was founded in 1659 and sits in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The median age is 38.8 and the median household income is $64,185. Homes carry a median value of $231,300, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55.9%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

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

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

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

Norwich has 13 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Norwich was founded in 1659 and sits in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. Elevation ~17 m.