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Living in Norwalk

Norwalk had 17,095 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. In July 2026, median household income was US$60,844 a year. There were 51 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population17,191people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,004EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent734.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.39%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime652.5offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 59% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Norwalk?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Norwalk.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$836 per month, while the median home value was US$163,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 65.1%, and the vacancy rate was 5.87% in July 2026. 43.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Norwalk recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$836/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,550 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)789.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent734.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes75 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Norwalk a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student59%strong on education, weak on work · range 49–69%
Family68%strong on family, weak on cost · range 59–77%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 43–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 349 of 17,191 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Norwalk is 5.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income60,844 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband69.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,004 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,448 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate5.39 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Norwalk?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,448 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,843of €2,714 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,714
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €790
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,843
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Norwalk Salary needed to live in Norwalk

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Norwalk. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Norwalk. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents22.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents51 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,151 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Norwalk when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesNorwalk highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Norwalk highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Norwalk2,333
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents652.5 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents88.74 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes12 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.07 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportMFD3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport48 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Norwalk. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Norwalk.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.778 · Feb 2.33 · Mar 7.5 · Apr 14.83 · May 21.22 · Jun 26.28 · Jul 28.33 · Aug 27.39 · Sep 24.17 · Oct 17.39 · Nov 9.83 · Dec 3.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00336118 (NORWALK WWTP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.22 · Feb -6.44 · Mar -2.28 · Apr 3.39 · May 9.94 · Jun 15.44 · Jul 17.56 · Aug 16.44 · Sep 12.5 · Oct 6.28 · Nov 0.944 · Dec -3.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00336118 (NORWALK WWTP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.22 · Feb -2.06 · Mar 2.61 · Apr 9.11 · May 15.61 · Jun 20.83 · Jul 22.94 · Aug 21.89 · Sep 18.33 · Oct 11.83 · Nov 5.39 · Dec -0.111 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 68.07 · Feb 58.67 · Mar 73.66 · Apr 100.3 · May 99.31 · Jun 109.5 · Jul 106.4 · Aug 89.92 · Sep 90.17 · Oct 84.84 · Nov 71.88 · Dec 65.28 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00336118 (NORWALK WWTP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading210.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.91 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,015 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.74 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.47 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.33 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Akron ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 349 is not 1.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.3 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents349 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density748.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population17,191 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics17,206 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value163,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes65.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate61.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.28 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance4.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher19.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available94.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202211,219 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202210 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,850 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Norwalk

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Willard as a Norwalk alternative in the same region

23 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 3.8% Willard vs 1.3% Norwalk+196%
  • Unemployment: 2.6% Willard vs 5.4% Norwalk−52%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,316 Willard vs €3,004 Norwalk−23%
  • Residents: 6,130 Willard vs 17,191 Norwalk−64%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,282 (2025) Willard vs 653 (2024) Norwalkno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Willard vs 48.0 km Norwalk−35%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,448 Willard vs €3,448 Norwalksame level
Full comparisonMore about Willard

Holly Springs as a Norwalk alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 703 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Holly Springs vs 1.3% Norwalk+274%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,042 Holly Springs vs €3,004 Norwalk+68%
  • Residents: 50,288 Holly Springs vs 17,191 Norwalk+193%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Holly Springs vs 5.4% Norwalk−37%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,842 Holly Springs vs €3,448 Norwalkno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,110 (2023) Holly Springs vs 653 (2024) Norwalkno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 26.0 km Holly Springs vs 48.0 km Norwalk−46%
Full comparisonMore about Holly Springs

Cities near Norwalk

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Norwalk, nearest in population first.

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Addison17,195 residentsJefferson17,185 residentsLoganville17,212 residentsHugo17,167 residentsHuntington17,167 residentsDamascus17,224 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Norwalk?

The median gross salary is 3,448 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Norwalk?

The unemployment rate is 5.39 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Norwalk?

Police recorded 652.5 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Norwalk?

The published population is 17,191 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Norwalk?

349 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Norwalk a good place to live?

Norwalk may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Norwalk?

Willard, Huron, Bellevue, Sandusky are near Norwalk. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Norwalk (Ohio), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version a7ed1c5b6f56de9db6689626aee3cd95]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/norwalk-oh/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Norwalk (Ohio), United States: population, rent, salary},
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Sources

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00336118 (NORWALK WWTP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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