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Norwalk, Connecticut · ZIP 06851

Norwalk — ZIP 06851

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Norwalk (06851) scores 63/100 — Fair for Norwalk. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $686K.

63OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share5%
Property crime share95%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100
Typical home value$686K
Median rent$2,714/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$686K

Median Rent

$2,714/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Cranbury Elementary SchoolPK–05410
45%
48%
Naramake Elementary SchoolPK–05358
42%
47%
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary SchoolPK–05341
42%
52%
P-TECH Norwalk09–12388
37%
62%
Nathan Hale Middle School06–08499
32%
50%
West Rocks Middle School06–08657
26%
40%
Tracey Magnet SchoolPK–05434
23%
31%
Norwalk High School09–121,494
21%
38%
Norwalk Early Childhood CenterPK–PK187Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,591

Median Income

$111K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

43.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 06851 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 06851 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 06851 is approximately $686K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 06851 in Norwalk has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.