City safety & data profile

NorwichCT

Norwich, CT is a 40K-resident city in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region with a median household income of $65,024.

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Norwich, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Norwich has a population larger than 73% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $242,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

40K
Population
Top 27%
By size
$65,024
Median income
$242,300
Median home
16.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Norwich

Norwich posts a median household income higher than 30% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Norwich area.

Top 70%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Norwich

Where Norwich income ranks nationally

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

$65,024 Bottom 30% higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $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 Norwich, CT beyond the headline numbers

Norwich sits inside Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, at roughly 41.52°N, -72.08°W. Population 39,899, $65,024 median household income. Median home value $242,300, median rent $1,253. Poverty rate 16.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Norwich's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.9%, then high blood pressure at 36.2%. 1 hospital in/around Norwich, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
39,899
Norwich
Median Income
$65,024
-4% vs avg
Median Home Value
$242,300
+6% vs avg
Median Age
38.5
years

10-Year Trends 2022–2024

County-level trend (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region) - Norwich'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
280K-0%
Median Income
$86,586+8%
Median Home Value
$323,400+17%
Poverty Rate
10.7%+8%
Unemployment
4.8%-6%

Economics

Economics indicators for Norwich, CT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,253/mo
Poverty Rate
16.7% +18% vs avg
Unemployment 8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.1%
Work From Home 7.2%
Public Transit 2.7%

Population

White 60.4%
African American 10.5%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.9%
High Blood Pressure
36.2%
Obesity
35.2%
Physical Inactivity
31.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.3%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Current Smoking
13.4%
Current Asthma
12.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65%
Annual Checkup 80.2%

Other Measures

Diabetes
11.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL
NORWICH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Norwich, CT? ▼
Norwich, CT has a population of 39,899 people, located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the median household income in Norwich? ▼
The median household income in Norwich, CT is $65,024 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
What is the median home value in Norwich? ▼
The median home value in Norwich, CT is $242,300. Median rent is $1,253/month.
What are the top health concerns in Norwich? ▼
The top health indicators in Norwich include Short Sleep Duration (39.9%), High Blood Pressure (36.2%), Obesity (35.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Norwich? ▼
Norwich has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Norwich? ▼
The median age in Norwich, CT is 38.5 years. 23.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Norwich, CT is located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. With a population of 40K and a $65,024 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 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Norwich area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Norwich'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 Norwich 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 Norwich 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 (Southeastern 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.