Norwalk, Connecticut
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City Overview
As of 2009, Norwalk's population is 83,456 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.49 percent.
The median home cost in Norwalk is $447,260. Home appreciation the last year has been -9.60 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Norwalk's cost of living is 53.65% Higher than the U.S. average.
Norwalk public schools spend $9,463 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Norwalk.
The unemployment rate in Norwalk is 7.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Norwalk jobs have Decreased by 3.50 percent.
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People
The 2009 Norwalk, CT, population is 83,456. There are 3,700 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Norwalk, CT
The median age is 37.8. The US median is 37.6. 54.05% of people in Norwalk, CT, are married. 8.92% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.51 people. 20.77% of people are married, with children. 7.73% have children, but are single.
Race in Norwalk, CT
72.83% of people are white, 15.11% are black, 4.08% are asian, 0.23% are native american, and 8.06% claim 'Other'.
18.32% of the people in Norwalk, CT, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 81.68% are non-hispanic).
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Best of both worlds: You get the best of both worlds: Relatively close to NYC yet close to rural areas. Near the big city without the congestion (except on I95). Nearby there are beaches,... (read more)Life Outdoors: A great place to enjoy all four seasons outdoors. Lots of active people and groups to join to take part in outdoor activities, including running, biking, and... (read more)Norwalk - nice but too expensive: It's a nice place - close to NYC and at the same time a quiet place to live. Connecticut has beautiful landscapes, with the coast nearby. Too bad, it is sooo very... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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Health
There are 322 physicians per 100,000 population in Norwalk, CT. The US average is 170.
Norwalk, CT Health Index
Air quality in Norwalk, CT is 18 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Norwalk, CT is 32 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 30 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Best of both worlds: You get the best of both worlds: Relatively close to NYC yet close to rural areas. Near the big city without the congestion (except on I95). Nearby there are beaches,... (read more)Life Outdoors: A great place to enjoy all four seasons outdoors. Lots of active people and groups to join to take part in outdoor activities, including running, biking, and... (read more)Norwalk - nice but too expensive: It's a nice place - close to NYC and at the same time a quiet place to live. Connecticut has beautiful landscapes, with the coast nearby. Too bad, it is sooo very... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 7.40% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.50% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 25.70% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.50% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $36,158 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $67,005 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 8.12% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 7.16% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 8.76% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.26% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.99% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 14.22% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 16.62% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 9.38% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 2.98% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 1.51% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 18.90% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.62% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.48% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.70% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.08% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.05% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 9.17% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Norwalk, CT, is 7.40%, with job growth of -3.50%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.70%.
Norwalk, CT Taxes
Norwalk, CT,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 4.50%.
Norwalk, CT Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $36,158, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $67,005.
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Best of both worlds: You get the best of both worlds: Relatively close to NYC yet close to rural areas. Near the big city without the congestion (except on I95). Nearby there are beaches,... (read more)Life Outdoors: A great place to enjoy all four seasons outdoors. Lots of active people and groups to join to take part in outdoor activities, including running, biking, and... (read more)Norwalk - nice but too expensive: It's a nice place - close to NYC and at the same time a quiet place to live. Connecticut has beautiful landscapes, with the coast nearby. Too bad, it is sooo very... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 44 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $447,260 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -9.60% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 59.85% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.09% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 37.62% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $15.07 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.08% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.28% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.37% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.26% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.53% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.13% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.23% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 17.22% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 24.51% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 18.61% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 20.03% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 4.65% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.41% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 2.43% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 2.99% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11.46% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 12.84% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 15.14% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 20.55% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 9.17% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 20.01% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Norwalk, CT, is $447,260. Home appreciation is -9.60% over the last year. The median age of Norwalk, CT, real estate is 44 years.
Norwalk, CT Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 37.62% of the Norwalk, CT, population. 3.09% of houses and apartments in Norwalk, CT, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Norwalk Housing SperlingViews
cost of living: Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not... (read more)RE: Cost of living in Norwalk: Cost of living is to high for those who just starting their... (read more)Expensive: Housing and taxes are very expensive here. A typical 4 Bedroom colonial on 1/4 acre would be $600,000 with taxes of... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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Crime
Norwalk, CT, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Norwalk, CT, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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cost of living: Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not... (read more)RE: Cost of living in Norwalk: Cost of living is to high for those who just starting their... (read more)Expensive: Housing and taxes are very expensive here. A typical 4 Bedroom colonial on 1/4 acre would be $600,000 with taxes of... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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Climate
Norwalk, CT, gets 45 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 24 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 100.
On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in Norwalk, CT. The July high is around 83 degrees. The January low is 18. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 45 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Best of both worlds: You get the best of both worlds: Relatively close to NYC yet close to rural areas. Near the big city without the congestion (except on I95). Nearby there are beaches,... (read more)Life Outdoors: A great place to enjoy all four seasons outdoors. Lots of active people and groups to join to take part in outdoor activities, including running, biking, and... (read more)Norwalk - nice but too expensive: It's a nice place - close to NYC and at the same time a quiet place to live. Connecticut has beautiful landscapes, with the coast nearby. Too bad, it is sooo very... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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Education
Norwalk, CT, schools spend $9,463 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 438 students per librarian, and 371 children per counselor in Norwalk, CT schools.
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Best of both worlds: You get the best of both worlds: Relatively close to NYC yet close to rural areas. Near the big city without the congestion (except on I95). Nearby there are beaches,... (read more)Life Outdoors: A great place to enjoy all four seasons outdoors. Lots of active people and groups to join to take part in outdoor activities, including running, biking, and... (read more)Norwalk - nice but too expensive: It's a nice place - close to NYC and at the same time a quiet place to live. Connecticut has beautiful landscapes, with the coast nearby. Too bad, it is sooo very... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Norwalk, CT, takes 28 minutes. 74% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 9% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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Best of both worlds: You get the best of both worlds: Relatively close to NYC yet close to rural areas. Near the big city without the congestion (except on I95). Nearby there are beaches,... (read more)Life Outdoors: A great place to enjoy all four seasons outdoors. Lots of active people and groups to join to take part in outdoor activities, including running, biking, and... (read more)Norwalk - nice but too expensive: It's a nice place - close to NYC and at the same time a quiet place to live. Connecticut has beautiful landscapes, with the coast nearby. Too bad, it is sooo very... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Norwalk, CT is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Norwalk, CT is more expensive.
Overall, Norwalk, CT cost of living is 153.65.
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cost of living: Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not... (read more)RE: Cost of living in Norwalk: Cost of living is to high for those who just starting their... (read more)Expensive: Housing and taxes are very expensive here. A typical 4 Bedroom colonial on 1/4 acre would be $600,000 with taxes of... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 70.14% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 49.16% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 9.57% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.32% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.78% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 3.08% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.91% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.27% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.79% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.74% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.00% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 4.40% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.67% | 0.54% |
70.14% of the people in Norwalk, CT are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 49.16% are Catholic; 9.57% are Protestant; 0.32% are LDS; 5.00% are another Christian faith; 4.40% in Norwalk, CT are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 1.67% affilitates with Islam.
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Best of both worlds: You get the best of both worlds: Relatively close to NYC yet close to rural areas. Near the big city without the congestion (except on I95). Nearby there are beaches,... (read more)Life Outdoors: A great place to enjoy all four seasons outdoors. Lots of active people and groups to join to take part in outdoor activities, including running, biking, and... (read more)Norwalk - nice but too expensive: It's a nice place - close to NYC and at the same time a quiet place to live. Connecticut has beautiful landscapes, with the coast nearby. Too bad, it is sooo very... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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51.35% of the people in Norwalk, CT are registered as Democrats. 47.29% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.36%.
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cost of living: Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not... (read more)RE: Cost of living in Norwalk: Cost of living is to high for those who just starting their... (read more)Expensive: Housing and taxes are very expensive here. A typical 4 Bedroom colonial on 1/4 acre would be $600,000 with taxes of... (read more)Have an opinion about Norwalk? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Norwalk Click Here
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