Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Sono Baking Company & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Stand Juice Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Upper Crust Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop
Donut Crazy
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) A+
SONO Switch Tower Museum
Museum
IMAX
Cinema
Regent 8
Cinema
Unknown Name
Aquarium
Unknown Name
Aquarium
Unknown Name
Aquarium
Maritime Aquarium
Aquarium
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Museum
Norwalk Museum;Norwalk Museum Historical Reference Library
Museum
Bowlmor
Bowling Alley
Lotus Lounge
Nightclub
Garden Cinemas
Cinema
Rowayton Dog Park
Attraction
Rowayton Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Bow Tie Cinemas: Royale 6
Cinema
Darien Playhouse
Cinema
The Mather Homestead
Museum
Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust Scout Cabin
Attraction
Darien Arts Center
Attraction
Food and Drink (28) F
Our House SoNo
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Carvel
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
BLT Deli
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
Unknown Name
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
JB's Deli and Pizza
Deli
Troupe429
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
White Bridge Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Stew Leonard's Wine
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Triangle Community Center
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
The Edge Fitness Clubs
Gym
Senior Center and Norwalk Rec and Park
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Patel Brothers
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Stew Leonard's
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Darien Cheese & Fine Foods
Cheese
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Parks (72) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
John H. Ryan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Washington Square Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
North Water Street Park
Park
Flax Hill Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Constitution Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Woodward Avenue Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Springwood Park
Park
Allison Wyatt Playground
Playground
Edgewater Park
Park
Mill Pond Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Riverside Park
Park
William D. Peters Park
Park
Devon’s Place
Playground
Shops (46) C+
Maritime Aquarium - Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Bloomingdale's
Department Store
H&M
Clothing
Sephora
Beauty
Hollister
Clothing
Zara
Clothing
The SoNo Collection
Mall
Abercrombie & Fitch
Clothing
Pandora
Fashion
Talbots
Clothing
Lush
Beauty
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
Clarks
Shoes
L'Occitane
Beauty
Nordstrom
Department Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Bob's Discount Furniture
Furniture
The Hair Lab Salon
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Best Buy
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
PC Richards and Sons
Electronics
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Verizon
Electronics
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 8.6% take public transportation in Norwalk.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations D-
South Norwalk
Transit Station
East Norwalk
Transit Station
Rowayton
Transit Station
Norwalk WHEELS
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Darien
Transit Station
Westport
Transit Station
Merritt 7
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.6% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Norwalk is 145/100 - which is 23% higher than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A-

Norwalk crime rates are 1,854 per 100k, which is 13% higher than Connecticut
Property Crime
1,731 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
124 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Norwalk is $89,486 - which is 25% higher than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$89,486 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Community Health Center - Norwalk
Clinic
South Norwalk Police Station
Police
Norwalk Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Norwalk Marine Fire Rescue
Fire Station
Norwalk Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Norwalk Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Norwalk Community Health
Clinic
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Norwalk Hospital
Hospital
The Harmony Dental Group
Dentist
Cassena Care At Norwalk
Hospital
Unknown Name
Doctor
Dental One LLC
Dentist
Elke Cheung Dentistry
Dentist
Rowayton Fire Department
Fire Station
Taras Kucher MD
Doctor
Norwalk Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Norwalk Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
David Passaretti, MD
Clinic
Darien Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Westport Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Darien Police Station
Police
Darien Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B+

Norwalk home prices are $438,900 - which is 63% higher than Connecticut
Home Price
$438,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Norwalk graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Connecticut
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (18) C-
Columbus Magnet School
Side By Side Charter School
Brookside Elementary School
Marvin Elementary School
Roton Middle School
Anchor Academy
Jefferson Magnet School
Kendall Elementary School
Rowayton School
Nathan Hale Middle School
Tracey School
Ponus Ridge Middle School
Fox Run Elementary School
Naramake Elementary School
Tokeneke Elementary School
Royle Elementary School
West Rocks Middle School
Wolfpit School
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Pierrepont School
Silvermine Elementary School
High Schools (5) F
Center For Global Studies
Brien Mcmahon High School
P-Tech Norwalk
Norwalk High School
Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs
Darien High School
Pierrepont School
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ratings C-

Norwalk has an overall rating of 60% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes F
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Norwalk Area Facts

  • Norwalk has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Norwalk crime rates are 13% higher than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Norwalk is 23% higher than the Connecticut average

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Relax and Unwind in Norwalk, Connecticut 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2010) I spent four days on vacation in September 09 in the city of Norwalk, Connecticut with my husband and we had a great time. Norwalk is located on the Long Island Sound and it's a great place to relax and unwind.

If you're planning a trip to Norwalk, a trip to the Maritime Aquari ...Read More um is a must see. The Aquarium is located in the South Norwalk section of town or SoNo, and specializes in the animals and ecology of the Long Island Sound. There's also an IMAX theater at the Maritime Aquarium. The SoNo area has lots of bars and restaurants and is the hip place to go for restaurants and nightlife. In Norwalk, there's a ferry which goes to Sheffield Island which is a nature preserve and also has a historic 182 year old lighthouse. Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a 62 room mansion which has been used in filming The Stepford Wives and the House of Dark Shadows. The house has a gothic look and appeal and I'm told is decorated for Christmas and other occassions. Also right beside the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion is the Stepping Stones Museum for Children which houses several interactive exhibits for children 10 and under. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Norwalk? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      John H. Ryan Park
      Unknown Name
      Washington Square Park
      Unknown Name
      North Water Street Park
      Flax Hill Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      SONO Switch Tower Museum
      IMAX
      Regent 8
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Maritime Aquarium
      Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum

      Food & Drink

      Our House SoNo
      Dunkin'
      Unknown Name
      Dunkin'
      Carvel
      Subway
      BLT Deli
      Dunkin' Donuts

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Norwalk? Of all people who commute, 8.6% take public transportation in Norwalk.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Norwalk? The cost of living in Norwalk is 145/100 - which is 23% higher than Connecticut.
      Norwalk
      145

      45% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Norwalk? Norwalk crime rates are 1,854, which are 13% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      1,854 per 100k people

      20% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      20% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      34%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Norwalk? The median income in Norwalk is $89,486 which is 25% higher than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $89,48662% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $52,81277% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      equal to the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Norwalk a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cassena Care At Norwalk
      Norwalk Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Soundview Medical Associates

      B+ Housing

      What are Norwalk home prices? Norwalk home prices are $438,900 - which is 63% higher than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $438,900138% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,69178% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Norwalk have good schools? The Norwalk graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Norwalk a good place to live? Norwalk has an overall rating of 60% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      60%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      36%

      11 total surveys

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