There are 20 independent living communities serving Norwalk, Connecticut. This includes 3 communities in Norwalk and 17 nearby. Independent living costs in Connecticut range from around $37 to $169 per day, with a median expense running about $97. The monthly expense averages about $2,908 and ranges between $1,100 and $5,060. Annually, the median cost is about $34,907, which is above the US average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Norwalk ranges from about $2,365 per month up to $5,940 per month. The average cost is about $3,449 per month, or around $41,382 annually.
Norwalk is a medium sized city in Fairfield County in Connecticut. It is part of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk metro statistical area. It is the 6th biggest city in the state. The surrounding metropolitan area is home to 751,636 residents, but there are 85,422 residing within the city itself. People who are 55 and over compose around 24% of the community.
Norwalk has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The average housing price in the city is $348,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $456,000. Norwalk has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.19%. The city's average household income is $77,000 ($45,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $79,000 for the entire state of Connecticut.
Norwalk has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets large amounts of rain annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Norwalk has an average crime rate, above average water quality ratings, and very low air quality.