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Norwalk, OH

Norwalk, OH.

Population: 23,288 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Norwalk, OH is $219,494 — up 7.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $236,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,660/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$219,494

Median home value

+7.4%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$219,494
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+72.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$219,494
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$236,000
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+25.9%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,660/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Schools include
League Elementary School, Maplehurst Elementary School, Norwalk Middle School, Norwalk High School, Pleasant Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A08
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.8 in
Annual snowfall
31.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,962
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,764

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (33 mi)
National parks include
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Norwalk Huron County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Erie-Ottawa International Airport (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FISHER-TITUS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-112 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
47.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,905
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,186
Average weekly wage
$1,006
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NorwalkState medianUS median
Median home value$219,494$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$236,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market52 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,660/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,905$1,962$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 Norwalk, OH?
$219,494.
What is the median sale price in Norwalk, OH?
$236,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Norwalk, OH?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Norwalk, OH?
Typical rent: $1,660/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Norwalk, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is Norwalk, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A08.
What is the wildfire risk in Norwalk, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Norwalk, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Norwalk, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Norwalk, OH?
6 schools (2 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Norwalk, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Norwalk, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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