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Norwalk, CT

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Norwalk.

Population: 92,197 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Norwalk, CT is $1.00M — up 8.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.10M after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,789/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.00M

Typical home value

+8.0%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.00M
1-year appreciation
+8.0%
3-year appreciation
+25.0%
5-year appreciation
+44.5%
10-year appreciation
+81.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.00M
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+4.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.10M
Median list price
$1.15M
Median price per sqft
$489
1-year sale-price change
+14.9%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
252
For-sale inventory
191
Sale-to-list ratio
105.0%
Active listings
166
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
89

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,789/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,671/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,071/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,399/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,878/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,573/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
4
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Norwalk School District, Side By Side Charter School District
Schools include
Concord Magnet School, Fox Run Elementary School, Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School, Kendall College & Career Academy, Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,950
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Kellogg-Deering Well Field (0.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
236
Days with Moderate air quality
108
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-59,649
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
94,802
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
91,374

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
118
Hospitals include
WATERBURY HOSPITAL, STAMFORD HOSPITAL, BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
148
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
57.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$8,166
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

NorwalkState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.00M$444,911$288,527
Median sale price$1.10M$450,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,789/mo$2,248/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,166$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Norwalk, CT?
$1.00M.
What is the median sale price in Norwalk, CT?
$1.10M.
How long do homes take to sell in Norwalk, CT?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Norwalk, CT?
Typical rent: $2,789/month.
Is Norwalk, CT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,950 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the radon potential in Norwalk, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Norwalk, CT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kellogg-Deering Well Field, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve Norwalk, CT?
23 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Norwalk, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 8.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Norwalk, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Norwalk, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Norwalk

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