Norwalk, Connecticut
About Norwalk
Set in the southwestern part of Connecticut, Norwalk is a thriving city counting 93,661 people who proudly call it home. It ranks as the 6th largest city in Connecticut.
Norwalk holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 22.89 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,092 residents per square mile.
📰 Norwalk News Today
- Famous Movie Actor, Director To Appear At Stew Leonard's In Norwalk For Meet-And-Greet Patch · Aug 18
- Norwalk man accused of stabbing 2 people in Sunday morning fight WTNH.com · Aug 17
- 16-year-old boy fatally struck by Metro-North train in Norwalk, Connecticut; Danbury branch suspended ABC7 New York · Aug 5
- Teen killed after being hit by Metro-North train in Norwalk, Connecticut, police say CBS News · Aug 6
- 2 people stabbed during fight in Norwalk, suspect charged NBC Connecticut · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Norwalk Unique
- A top-25 city in Connecticut by population (#6 of 30 incorporated places).
- One of 5 places in the US named Norwalk — but the Connecticut one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Connecticut, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 93,661.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Norwalk
- Aji 10 — peruvian
- Art Space Cafe — coffee shop (café)
- BJ Ryan's East — sandwich
- Bar Bushido — japanese
- Barcelona Wine Bar
- Brass & Bone
- Bubbly's Bubble Tea — bubble tea (café)
- Casa Blanca Restaurant
- Donovan's — american
- Eco Evolution (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum · Museum
- Maritime Aquarium · Aquarium
- Norwalk Art Space · Museum
- Norwalk Museum;Norwalk Museum Historical Reference Library
- SONO Switch Tower Museum · Museum
- Stepping Stones Museum for Children · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norwalk
- A. Santaniello Park reviews ★
- Battle Of The Rocks Monument reviews ★
- Biersdorf, Inc. Open Space · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Bouton Street Park reviews ★
- Bredice Park reviews ★
- Broad River Park reviews ★
- Calf Pasture Beach reviews ★
- Charles Creek Park reviews ★
- Constitution Park reviews ★
- Devils Garden Open Space · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Edgewater Park reviews ★
- Elizabeth Creamer Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Norwalk
- Brien McMahon High School
- Brookside Elementary School
- Concord Magnet School
- Cranbury Elementary School
- Fox Run Elementary School
- Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
- Kendall College & Career Academy
- Marvin Elementary School
- Naramake Elementary School
- Nathan Hale Middle School
- Norwalk High School
- Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
- Roton Middle School
- Side By Side Charter School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Norwalk Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.