Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk is a city of 92,187 people in Connecticut, founded in February 26, 1640.
Why visit Norwalk
Townapedia lists 65 museums and landmarks, 101 parks and trails, 142 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Maritime Aquarium, AMC Royale 6, New Haven Line and New Haven Line.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Norwalk
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Norwalk
Norwalk is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The city, part of the New York Metropolitan Area, is the sixth-most populous city in Connecticut as of the 2020 census, with a population of 91,184.. The city is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
From the Wikipedia article Norwalk, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do18
Sheffield Island Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Lighthouse in Connecticut, United States
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Zoo in Connecticut, CT
Westport Country Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 4.8 mi
Theater in Westport, Connecticut
White Barn Theatre
Cinema and theater · 4.3 mi
Theater in Norwalk, Connecticut
Yankee Doodle Bridge
Bridge · 1.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks65
Peck Ledge Light
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Lighthouse in Connecticut, United States
Boston Post Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Compo–Owenoke Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Human settlement in United States of America
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Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Museum · 1.2 mi
A hands-on children's museum for ages 10 and under
303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Beth Israel Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Religious building in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Bradley-Wheeler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Bridge Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Cove Island Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
DCA Meadowlands
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic estate and wedding venue in Darien, Connecticut
Elinor and Sherman Ford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in New Canaan, Connecticut
53 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds101
89 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes142
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
496 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:30; Sa,Su 05:30-21:30
BJ Ryan's East
Restaurant · Sandwich, Pizza, Salad · 0.9 mi
1 Cove Avenue, Norwalk
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-02:00
Bubbly's Bubble Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.8 mi
62 Wall Street, Norwalk
Tu-Fr 12:00-19:30; Sa-Su 11:30-19:30
Carvel
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.1 mi
324 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Donut Crazy
Cafe · Donut, Coffee · 3.2 mi
1 Ferry Lane, Westport
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-17:00
Haruki
Restaurant · Japanese, Ramen, Sushi · 1.3 mi
515 West Avenue, Norq
Mo 16:30-21:30; Tu-We 16:00-21:30; Th-Sa 12:00-15:00,16:00-22:30;...
Kim Feng
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
97 Wall Street, Norwalk
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 12:00-22:00
Lazy Sister
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
120 Washington Street, Norwalk
Mo-We,Su 12:00-22:00; Th-Sa 12:00-23:00
Mecha Noodle Bar
Restaurant · Noodle, Ramen, Korean · 0.4 mi
116 Washington Street, Norwalk
Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
130 more on the map.
History
Roger Ludlow purchased the areas east of the Norwalk River from Chief Mahackemo of the Norwaake (or Naramauke) Indians in 1640. Norwalk was settled in 1649, incorporated September 1651, and named after the Algonquin word noyank, meaning "point of land", or more probably from the Native American name "Naramauke".
The Battle of Norwalk took place during the Revolutionary War, and led to the burning of most of the town. In 1836, the borough of Norwalk was created, covering the central area of the town. In 1853, the first ever train disaster in the United States happened over the Norwalk River. During the 19th and early 20th century, Norwalk was a major railroad stop for the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad. The city of South Norwalk and the remaining parts of the town of Norwalk were both combined in 1910 to form the current city.
The Ku Klux Klan had a brief presence in Norwalk during the 1920s, but quickly fell apart due to internal issues. In 1955, multiple hurricanes hit the city, causing flooding in Norwalk Harbor. During the 1970s, efforts were taken to historically preserve South Norwalk, resulting in the creation of the Washington Street Historic District.
From the History section of Norwalk, Connecticut on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship65
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Healthcare8
Map of Norwalk
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 4.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 11.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.4 in | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stamford 5 N Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Stamford 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Greenwich 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Bridgeport 13 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Trumbull Center 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Bethel 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Milford city (balance) 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Danbury 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Shelton 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Derby 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Yonkers 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NorwalkCTCityHallFront09032007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NorwalkCT LeroyShirtCompanyFactory, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Norwalk station 058, Pedro Xing, CC0
- South Norwalk tunnel 057, Pedro Xing, CC0
- South Norwalk - Danbury train 056, Pedro Xing, CC0
- SouthNorwalkRailroadStation2025, SirHaydn 314, CC0
- NorwalkCT TheLedges1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCT TheLedges2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCT HanfordPlace, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCT HavilandStreet, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCT ElizabethStreet, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Norwalk station 1906 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- South Norwalk station postcard (3), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- South Norwalk Post Office interior 080, Pedro Xing, CC0
- South Norwalk Post Office 079, Pedro Xing, CC0
- South Norwalk Post Office 078, Pedro Xing, CC0
- PostcardNorwalkCTWashingtonStWithTrolleyCirca1910, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Rowing up the Norwalk 054, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Seaview Park, Norwalk, 2016, Nicki Dugan Pogue, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NorwalkCTSteppingStonesMuseum4Chldrn09052007, User:Noroton, Public domain
- BostonPostRoadDarienCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Compo Owenoke Historical District, Westport, CT, 06880, USA - 2012, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Loth Company Building 005, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Maxwell-E-Perkins-House-New-Canaan-CT-USA, Staib, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NorwalkCTNorwalkMuseum80122007, Noroton at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Old town hall, Westport, CT, Kohlnf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NorwalkCTLockwoodMansionSoSide09032007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Godillot place, Kohlnf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (54412835630), ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0
- Canaan Institutional Baptist Church 002, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Beth Israel-Institutional Baptist 001, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Dajuan Wiggins, Wiggslive, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Street and sky 081, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Wallet on a table, barbostick, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Danbury Branch junction (1), September 2025, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Danbury Branch junction (2), September 2025, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seen from Stroffolino 055, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Crane for WALK Bridge replacement (1), September 2025, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crane for WALK Bridge replacement (2), September 2025, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- September 11 Memorial Service at Sherwood Island State Park (6130421726), Dannel Malloy, CC BY 2.0
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