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Norwalk, Connecticut

city · Fairfield County

At a glance

92,187
Population
$558,000
Median home value (all homes)
84% above U.S. median
$677,124
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,073/mo
Median rent
54% above U.S. median
$107,616
Median household income
37% above U.S. median
27.1 min
Average commute
92.8%
Homes with broadband
87.47%
Locations with fiber available
5.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 127 — 27% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing102% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities20% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost0% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates89%
College graduates44.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Norwalk Economic Development
The Office of Economic & Community Development is committed to preserving and enhancing the City's quality of life while cultivating a vibrant, business-friendly environment that supports residents and businesses. It oversees the Office of Business Development & Tourism, Building & Code Enforcement, Planning & Zoning, and Transportation, Mobility & Parking to support growth and investment in Norwalk.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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