Living in Norwalk, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norwalk · Census data 2020–2024
Norwalk has 14,183 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $102,722 (37% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $303,100, the median rent is $838/month.
Norwalk at a glance
- Population
- 14,183
- Median age
- 37.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $102,722State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $303,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Norwalk a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Norwalk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norwalk the median home value is $303,100, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,921 a month in housing costs.
Norwalk median household income
The median household income in Norwalk is $102,722 and the income per person is $49,896. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Norwalk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,820
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.50
Norwalk demographics
- Population
- 14,183
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 5,610
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norwalk ›
Education in Norwalk
38.8% of adults 25 and older in Norwalk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norwalk
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Norwalk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 14,183 | $102,722 | $303,100 | $838 |
| Cumming | 545 | $162,875 | $508,000 | $1,163 |
| West Des Moines | 71,083 | $86,594 | $309,000 | $1,237 |
| Des Moines | 212,421 | $65,932 | $194,700 | $1,090 |
| Martensdale | 569 | $57,500 | $181,400 | $858 |
| Windsor Heights | 5,143 | $91,707 | $267,900 | $1,498 |
| Clive | 19,012 | $132,121 | $401,100 | $1,073 |
| Indianola | 16,044 | $75,453 | $237,500 | $986 |
| Urbandale | 46,595 | $112,795 | $335,500 | $1,211 |
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What is the median household income in Norwalk, IA?
The median household income in Norwalk is $102,722, 37% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Norwalk?
The median home value in Norwalk is $303,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Norwalk?
The median gross rent in Norwalk is $838 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Norwalk, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Norwalk?
The median age in Norwalk is 37.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Norwalk?
The average commute to work in Norwalk is 22 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norwalk?
The unemployment rate in Norwalk is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norwalk?
38.8% of adults in Norwalk have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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