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Norwalk, California

city · Los Angeles County

At a glance

99,789
Population
$644,700
Median home value (all homes)
112% above U.S. median
$763,397
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,090/mo
Median rent
55% above U.S. median
$100,085
Median household income
27% above U.S. median
29.5 min
Average commute
94%
Homes with broadband
77%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 136 — 36% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing130% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities18% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost58% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
ATI College-Norwalk Certificates
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates77.1%
College graduates21.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county County of Los Angeles Economic Development
LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is the central economic and workforce development agency for LA County. It creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and builds vibrant local communities and spaces, with a mission to foster an equitable economy with inclusive and sustainable growth.
county Greater Antelope Valley Eco Alliance
Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) is an organization devoted to facilitating business growth and opportunity within a 3,000 square mile region. Membership is open to all businesses, government agencies and community organizations interested in investing in the region's future.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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