The Town FilesNorwalk, Ohio
City in Huron County · population 17,068 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,300
- Household income
- $60,844
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 39.5
Norwalk is a city of 17,068 people in Huron County, Ohio. The median home is worth $163,300, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 73% of Ohio towns, hipper than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Norwalk ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norwalk is worth $163,300, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $60,844, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $836 a month. 65.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norwalk | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $836 | $914 |
| Median household income | $60,844 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 65.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Norwalk
| People | Norwalk | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Norwalk
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norwalk since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 15, 2023 about 5.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 21,414 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,225 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Norwalk itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Norwalk
6 public schools with 2,494 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High School | 9-12 | 732 | 19.8 |
| Maplehurst Elementary School | PK-1 | 448 | 18.7 |
| Pleasant Elementary School | 2-3 | 390 | 18.6 |
| Norwalk Middle School | 7-8 | 373 | 13.8 |
| Main Street School | 5-6 | 353 | 16.0 |
| League Elementary School | 3-5 | 198 | 18.0 |
Towns near Norwalk
- Huron, OH10.8 mi · 6,922 people · home $222,500
- Bellevue, OH12.2 mi · 8,249 people · home $152,800
- Willard, OH14.6 mi · 6,197 people · home $115,700
- Sandusky, OH15.6 mi · 25,095 people · home $113,100
- Vermilion, OH18.9 mi · 10,659 people · home $183,600
- Clyde, OH19.7 mi · 6,294 people · home $129,600
- Oberlin, OH20.4 mi · 8,555 people · home $225,600
- Wellington, OH20.9 mi · 4,799 people · home $197,000
Norwalk questions
Is Norwalk, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norwalk scores better for retirees than 30% of Ohio towns and quieter than 24%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Norwalk?
The median owner-occupied home in Norwalk is valued at $163,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,844, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $836 a month.
What is the weather like in Norwalk?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Norwalk get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norwalk since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 15, 2023. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)