City safety & data profile

NorwalkCT

Norwalk, CT is a 88K-resident city in Western Connecticut Planning Region with a median household income of $107,616.

Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Norwalk, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Norwalk has a population larger than 91% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $558,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

88K
Population
Top 9%
By size
$107,616
Median income
$558,000
Median home
9.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Norwalk

Norwalk posts a median household income higher than 75% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Norwalk area.

Top 25%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Norwalk

Where Norwalk income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$107,616 Top 25% higher than 75% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Norwalk, CT beyond the headline numbers

Norwalk sits inside Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, at roughly 41.12°N, -73.41°W. Population 88,485, $107,616 median household income. Median home value $558,000, median rent $2,073. Poverty rate 9.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Norwalk's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.2%, then high blood pressure at 28.9%. 1 hospital in/around Norwalk, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Norwalk from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
88,485
Norwalk
Median Income
$107,616
+58% vs avg
Median Home Value
$558,000
+145% vs avg
Median Age
40.6
years

10-Year Trends 2022–2024

County-level trend (Western Connecticut Planning Region) - Norwalk's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20222024
Population
627K+1%
Median Income
$128,188+8%
Median Home Value
$652,900+10%
Poverty Rate
7.5%+1%
Unemployment
5.3%-5%

Economics

Economics indicators for Norwalk, CT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,073/mo
Poverty Rate
9.1% -36% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 44.8%
Work From Home 15.1%
Public Transit 7.3%

Population

White 45.9%
African American 17.6%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.2%
High Blood Pressure
28.9%
Obesity
26.7%
Physical Inactivity
25.1%
Binge Drinking
16.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.6%
Current Asthma
9.9%
Current Smoking
9.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71.4%
Annual Checkup 77.5%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
NORWALK HOSPITAL
NORWALK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Norwalk, CT? ▼
Norwalk, CT has a population of 88,485 people, located in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the median household income in Norwalk? ▼
The median household income in Norwalk, CT is $107,616 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
What is the median home value in Norwalk? ▼
The median home value in Norwalk, CT is $558,000. Median rent is $2,073/month.
What are the top health concerns in Norwalk? ▼
The top health indicators in Norwalk include Short Sleep Duration (35.2%), High Blood Pressure (28.9%), Obesity (26.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Norwalk? ▼
Norwalk has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Norwalk? ▼
The median age in Norwalk, CT is 40.6 years. 44.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Norwalk, CT is located in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. With a population of 88K and a $107,616 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Norwalk area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

East Norwalk, CT 85K Westport, CT 26K Darien, CT 21K Wilton, CT 18K New Canaan, CT 20K North Stamford, CT 121K Stamford, CT 129K Fairfield, CT 59K
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Using Norwalk's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Norwalk area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Norwalk against Connecticut peers on any ranking lens. Explore Connecticut

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Western Connecticut Planning Region) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.