Living in Norwalk, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norwalk · Census data 2020–2024
Norwalk has 662 residents with a median age of 30.2. The median household income is $66,146 (15% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $96,700, the median rent is $787/month.
Norwalk is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Norwalk at a glance
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 30.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $66,146State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $96,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $787/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Norwalk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Norwalk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norwalk the median home value is $96,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $787 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,048 a month in housing costs.
Norwalk median household income
The median household income in Norwalk is $66,146 and the income per person is $25,642. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Norwalk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 254
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.87
Norwalk demographics
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 30.2
- Under 18
- 38.1%
- 65 and older
- 6.8%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 32.8%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norwalk ›
Education in Norwalk
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Norwalk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norwalk
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 59.7%
Norwalk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 662 | $66,146 | $96,700 | $787 |
| Wilton | 532 | $85,598 | $166,800 | $575 |
| Ontario | 422 | $50,250 | $141,700 | $748 |
| Cashton | 1,281 | $70,074 | $140,800 | $1,019 |
| Sparta | 9,950 | $64,973 | $180,600 | $861 |
| Tunnel City | 105 | $250,001 | $201,700 | — |
| Tomah | 9,532 | $51,274 | $174,300 | $903 |
| Kendall | 379 | $58,750 | $107,500 | $665 |
| Oakdale | 321 | $88,182 | $178,100 | $870 |
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What is the median household income in Norwalk, WI?
The median household income in Norwalk is $66,146, 15% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $96,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Norwalk?
The median gross rent in Norwalk is $787 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Norwalk, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Norwalk?
The median age in Norwalk is 30.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Norwalk?
The average commute to work in Norwalk is 27 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norwalk?
The unemployment rate in Norwalk is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norwalk?
9.5% 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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