- 6 Park Ln, Norwalk, CT 06854$6,750/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,405 sq ft6 Park LnNorwalk, CT 06854
- 14 Westmere Ave, Norwalk, CT 06853$22,500/mo4 beds · 4.5 baths · 4,538 sq ft14 Westmere AveNorwalk, CT 06853
- Tryon Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851$1,481/moFees may apply3 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ftTryon AveNorwalk, CT 06851
- 8 Rowayton Ave, Norwalk, CT 06853$27,500/mo5 beds · 3.5 baths · 3,825 sq ft8 Rowayton AveNorwalk, CT 06853
- 26 Cove Ave #2D, Norwalk, CT 06855$6,500/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,584 sq ft26 Cove Ave #2DNorwalk, CT 06855
- 99 East Ave #100, Norwalk, CT 06851$3,000/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 210 sq ft99 East Ave #100Norwalk, CT 06851
- 12 Willard Rd #10, Norwalk, CT 06851$4,000/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,710 sq ft12 Willard Rd #10Norwalk, CT 06851
- 4 Arbor Dr #4B, Norwalk, CT 06854$1,300/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 2,300 sq ft4 Arbor Dr #4BNorwalk, CT 06854
- 97 Richards Ave #D9, Norwalk, CT 06854$3,800/moFees may apply2 beds · 2 baths · 1,196 sq ft97 Richards Ave #D9Norwalk, CT 06854
Norwalk Snapshot
Demographic highlights
- Per capita income
- $44,888
- Population density
- 3,799 per square mile
- Median household income
- $81,546
- Total population
- 86,641 people
- Median age
- 38 years old
- Square miles
- 22.8 square miles
- Percent renters
- 39%
Market highlights
- Median rent
- $3,289
- Median rent, monthly change
- 1.36%
About Norwalk
Area Information
Norwalk is a coastal Connecticut city located 40 miles from New York, New York. Just northeast of Stamford, it is accessible by I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. Metro-North trains stop in South and East Norwalk, making the one-hour commute to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan very easy. Amtrak stops in Stamford and Bridgeport put Washington, DC and Boston, Massachusetts within easy reach.
Many apartments for rent in Norwalk are close to the water. Its Long Island Sound coast is jagged with coves, peninsulas and tidal creeks. In many ways it feels like a proper New England town: The harbor is busy, the fish is fresh and the town hosts an annual oyster festival. Picturesque areas, such as Rowayton, feel far removed from metropolitan New York City. Artsy South Norwalk, dubbed SoNo, has hip restaurants, bars, shops and the annual SoNo Arts Celebration. Inland, there's Cranbury Park, 272 lush acres with woodland trails and disc golf. The Silvermine neighborhood, which borders New Canaan, dates back to 17th century and boasts several historic buildings.
If the local beaches aren't enough, you'll find plenty more up the coast. Within 150 miles there's Block Island, Rhode Island; Little Compton, Rhode Island; and Long Island's North Fork. Head north for weekend getaways in the Hudson Valley, Litchfield County and the Berkshires.
Renting in Norwalk, CT
Norwalk was long seen as a relative bargain compared to the neighboring towns of Darien and New Canaan, but that is changing. With its great location and quality housing stock, Norwalk is a hot market right now. It's not as competitive as some northeast rental markets, but it's still a good idea to nail down a lease when you find a good spot.
Local attractions
- Calf Pasture Beach: An East Norwalk spot for picnics, volleyball and lobster bakes.
- The Maritime Aquarium: A popular attraction featuring sea animals, such as sharks, otters and turtles, and an IMAX theater.
- Sheffield Island Lighthouse: Board a ferry and go back to a time to discover how this 1868 lighthouse was critical to ocean shipping.
- Norwalk Concert Hall:This historic venue is home to the town's symphony orchestra.
- Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum? A Gilded Age landmark estate.
- Center for Contemporary Printmaking: A non-profit organization hosting exhibitions and workshops related to the printing arts.
- Stepping Stones Museum for Children: A multidimensional resource that focuses on learning through play.
