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Norwalk, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 3.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Norwalk, 24% lower than the rate across California (4.3). The median household income is $100,085 and the median home value is $644,700. Population: about 99,789 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Norwalk?
Norwalk's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, based on 318 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is 24% lower than the California rate (4.3) and close to the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 3. Property crime came to 1,535 offenses (15.8 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Car thefts stand out: 4.1 per 1,000, about 2.1 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 16% between 2022 and 2025 (379 to 318).
| Offense (2025) | Norwalk count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 318 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 23 | 0.24 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 98 | 1.0 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 194 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,535 | 15.8 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 181 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 953 | 9.8 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 401 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Norwalk changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 379 | 1,838 | 3 |
| 2023 | 398 | 1,998 | 7 |
| 2024 | 362 | 1,893 | 2 |
| 2025 | 318 | 1,535 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Norwalk Police Department's own reports.
How does Norwalk compare with California?
Norwalk's median household earns $100,085 a year, close to the state figure ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $644,700, and half of renters pay more than $2,090 a month. About 99,789 people live on 10 square miles of land, roughly 10,280 per square mile. The city lies in Los Angeles County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Norwalk | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,789 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $100,085 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $644,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,090 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 68.3% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Norwalk?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Norwalk?
No highway work zones were listed in Norwalk city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Norwalk?
Federal school lists place 22 public and 6 private schools within Norwalk. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 5 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Los Angeles State Historic Park, Pío Pico State Historic Park, Rio de Los Angeles State Park and Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Norwalk
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Norwalk city limits. 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Imperial Jewelry & Loan (Norwalk) and Pawnmart Pawn & Gun (Norwalk).
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the Norwalk city limits: B & H Liquor (Norwalk), Cheap Liquor (Norwalk), Cliff's Liquor (Norwalk), Happy Liquor (Norwalk), Imperial King Liquor (Norwalk), Joe's Food Liquor & Mart INC (Norwalk), Mikes Liquor (Norwalk), Ok Liquor #5 (Norwalk) and 4 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Norwalk city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Norwalk?
In 2025, Norwalk had 3.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (318 reported), 24% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 15.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Norwalk?
$100,085 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Norwalk?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $644,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Norwalk?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Bellflower, CA (3 mi) · Downey, CA (3 mi) · South Whittier, CA (3 mi) · Lakewood, CA (5 mi) · Paramount, CA (5 mi) · Whittier, CA (5 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Los Angeles County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Norwalk city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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