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Norwalk, CT — ZIP 06854

Population: 32,118 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 06854 (Norwalk, CT) is $586,328 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $749,000 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,580/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$586,328

Median home value

+7.3%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$586,328
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+25.6%
5-year appreciation
+40.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$586,328
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$749,000
Median list price
$712,450
Median price per sqft
$384
1-year sale-price change
+21.0%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
103.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,580/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Side By Side Charter School District, Norwalk School District
Schools include
Side By Side Charter School, Brien McMahon High School, Brookside Elementary School, Center for Global Studies

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Kellogg-Deering Well Field (3.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
242

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
793
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
104,815
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
101,562

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
171
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
52.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,460
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
74.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 06854State medianUS median
Median home value$586,328$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$749,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,580/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,460$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 06854?
$586,328.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06854?
$749,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06854?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06854?
Typical rent: $2,580/month.
Is ZIP 06854 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 06854?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06854?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kellogg-Deering Well Field, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 06854?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 06854 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 06854?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06854?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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