West Norwalk

With nearly 90,000 residents, Norwalk is Connecticut's sixth-largest city.

Welcome to West Norwalk

A comfortable, relaxed way of life focused on the outdoors
 

Around The Block

Norwalk offers a something-for-everyone appeal coupled with a diverse population, award-winning schools and a rich maritime history. Spanning 36 square miles, the city provides an impressive dining scene ranging from excellent seafood to Latin, Asian and Italian cuisine. Outdoor activities are a way of life, with fantastic boating, golfing, hiking, biking and more.
 
Founded in 1649, Norwalk was once an agricultural region featuring corn and wheat crops and dairy cows that grazed along today's Calf Pasture Beach. By the late 1800s, the city became known as "Oyster Town" and served as the world's oyster capital thanks to the Norwalk Island chain, which creates an ideal environment for the bivalves. Today, with nearly 90,000 residents, Norwalk is Connecticut's sixth-largest city.
 

What To Expect

A diverse collection of neighborhoods, each with its own appeal.
 
Separated by geography and highways, Norwalk neighborhoods each offer a unique way of life, from modest waterfront homes in East Norwalk to multimillion-dollar estates along Shorehaven Road, from quieter West Norwalk and Rowayton to buzzy SoNo condos.
 

The Lifestyle

Waterfront and outdoorsy with a friendly community spirit.
 
Like most Fairfield County towns, Norwalk embraces its coastal location with outstanding beaches, marinas and large city parks. In warm-weather months, active residents can be found golfing, visiting the plethora of waterfront restaurants, attending great festivals or playing sports.
 

Unexpected Appeal

SoNo offers hip shopping and dining with a historic seaport vibe.
 
Dubbed one of the coolest neighborhoods in Connecticut, the SoNo historic district boasts fantastic restaurants, nightlife, boutiques and an appealing industrial edge. Here, old meets new with the Maritime Aquarium, a former ironworks factory, just inches from the SoNo Collection, an upscale shopping mall.
 

The Market

Colonial to contemporary properties offer something for everyone.
 
In Norwalk, homebuyers will find everything from antique homes, Cape Cod cottages and Colonials to new-construction condominiums and waterfront estates. The median listing price of $515,000 puts homeownership within reach.
 

You'll Fall In Love With

The relaxed attitude and attainable housing prices.
 
Norwalk offers a wealth of friendly communities offering attainable housing prices and fantastic neighborhood pride. With a range of options and lifestyles to choose from, everyone can find their perfect fit in beautiful, historic Norwalk.
 

Where to Eat

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant Makondo Latin Restaurant & Bar La Cocina Restaurant Italia Pizzeria Restaurant
Washington Prime Donovan's Station House Bar and Grille Taco Tequila Cantina
Oak and Almond Boom Thai Restaurant BOSS BURGER Enchanted Szechuan
Yard House Truly Greek Mykonos Kouzina Memo's Restaurant & Bakery
Sedona Taphouse The Americas Restaurant + Cafe La Picante El Idolo Restaurant - Ecuadorian Food
Osteria Romana Mecha Noodle Bar Los Portales Restaurant Mainport Fish & Chips, Fried Chicken
Brasitas Don Carmelo's Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar Cantina Mexicana Norwalk QDOBA Mexican Eats
BanC House Mamma Bella Cucina Los Poblanos Mexican grill food truck Penny's Diner & Restaurant III
Dry Dock Bar & Grille Mochica Restaurant Romanacci - Norwalk La Antigua Restaurant & Bakery
O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant Tavern On 7 Haruki Ramen & Izakaya El Sabor Salvadoreño
Valencia Luncheria El Rancho Restaurant & Bar Ethno Caribbean Cuisine Wayback Burgers
Harbor Lights Taco Tequila Taqueria Edo Korean Japanese Restaurant Tacos El Azteca
Siena Norwalk El Peron Tacos Mexico Norwalk Pizza & Pasta
Blue Cactus Grill Mex Spot Uncle Seven Ayahuasca Latin American Cuisine
Pasquale's Osteria Sono Wood Fired TACO GUY BJ Ryan’s EAST
BJ Ryan's Micaela Restaurant Bar Wild Rice Haven Hot Chicken
Barcelona Wine Bar Burger Bar La Sorpresa y Mas Restaurant Overton's Seafood
Bazille Jordan's Restaurant & Pizza Vedas Indian Cuisine NORWALK La Taqueria El Chino

Overview for West Norwalk, CT

8,270 people live in West Norwalk, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $66,727. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,270

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$66,727

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for West Norwalk, CT

West Norwalk has 3,118 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Norwalk do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,270 people call West Norwalk home. The population density is 5,048.129 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,270

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45

Median Age

49.21 / 50.79%

Men vs Women

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3,118

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$66,727

Average individual Income

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Schools in West Norwalk, CT

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The following schools are within or nearby West Norwalk. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Fox Run Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Ponus Ridge Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
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