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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Norwalk

Norwalk, CT has 19 affordable and income-based rental properties with 1,027 total units across the city. With a median market rent of $2,073 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), these income-based options can make a meaningful difference for cost-burdened renters. Of the 10 properties with inspection scores on record, 6 rated excellent and 4 rated good -- a strong overall showing for building quality.

19
Properties
1,027
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$2,073/mo

Affordability in Norwalk, CT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Norwalk is $2,073 and the median household income is $107,616 annually, with renters making up 44% of households. Affordable and income-based housing can offer significant savings against the local market rate for those who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
91 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Norwalk Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

None of the 10 HUD-assisted properties in Norwalk fall within a high-risk flood zone, based on flood map data for all 10 mapped properties.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 77 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Norwalk

The area around assisted properties in Norwalk scores well for walkability and transit, according to Walk Score.

  • Walk Score: 77 - Very Walkable -- most errands can be accomplished on foot.
  • Transit Score: 52 - Good Transit -- transit is convenient for many trips.
  • Bike Score: 35 -- some biking infrastructure is available.

These scores reflect the area around the assisted properties in Norwalk and may vary by specific location.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
23 schools · 2 districts

Schools

Norwalk is served by 23 public schools across 2 districts, including 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$107,616 median income

Cost of Living in Norwalk, CT

Norwalk is one of Connecticut's higher-cost rental markets. The median household income is $107,616 per year and the median asking rent is $2,073 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing can make a meaningful difference for renters here.

Lease Lantern tracks 10 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 641 total units across Norwalk. These homes carry rent limits tied to your income, not the open market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

All 10 HUD-assisted properties in Norwalk have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(10 of 19 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (4)No score (9)

19 properties on the map

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About Renting in Norwalk, CT

Norwalk is a mid-sized coastal city in Fairfield County where 44 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median market rent of $2,073 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), the 641 HUD-assisted and income-based units tracked by Lease Lantern represent a meaningful source of affordable options in an otherwise high-cost rental market.

All 10 assisted properties in Norwalk have been scored, and the portfolio skews strongly positive -- 6 rated Excellent and 4 rated Good, with none falling into Fair or Poor. Renters can also take some comfort in flood risk: none of the 10 mapped properties carry a high flood-risk designation.

Getting around without a car is reasonably practical here. Norwalk earns a Walk Score of 77 ("Very Walkable") and a Transit Score of 52 ("Good Transit"), according to Walk Score.

On public safety, the Norwalk Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 139 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

The city is served by 2 school districts encompassing 23 public schools -- 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

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Helpful guides

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