Norwalk is a safe, family-friendly, economically strong community in Central Iowa. The southernmost suburb of the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area, Norwalk is known for offering the convenience and excitement of city living, along with an inviting, small-town atmosphere. Its location near the Des Moines International Airport and major roadways makes commuting to Downtown Des Moines, West Des Moines, or elsewhere a breeze.
Norwalk boasts 75 acres of public parkland. This, along with three golf courses (two public and one private), a large sports complex, and miles of bike trails, makes Norwalk a great place for outdoor recreation.
Norwalk is served by the Norwalk Community School District. The district currently maintains five top-rated schools (PreK-12).
16,222 people live in Norwalk, where the median age is 37.5 and the average individual income is $46,622. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Norwalk, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including La Quercia, In The Sticks BBQ, and Pho Wheels & Sushi.
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| Dining | 0.67 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.88 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.94 miles | 4 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.37 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.41 miles | 15 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.66 miles | 14 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.71 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.71 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.77 miles | 3 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.46 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.6 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.77 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.8 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.4 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.61 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.4 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.45 miles | 1 review | 3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.6 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.6 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.66 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.84 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Norwalk has 6,203 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Norwalk do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,222 people call Norwalk home. The population density is 277 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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