The motto for this city is “The Right Place, The Right Time.”  Norwalk, Connecticut, which lies on the Southwestern part of the state used to be nicknamed “Oyster Town.”  Farming oysters has always been a big aspect of the town and it is home to the largest oyster company in the United States, “Tallmadge Brothers.”  Oyster festivals are commonly held each fall and they are quite large. 

People who live and have homes in Norwalk are often called “Norwalkers.”  This is a nickname given to the more than 80,000 people who call Norwalk, Connecticut their home. 

History of Norwalk

It was a settler named Roger Ludlow who purchased Norwalk in 1640 from Native Americans.  The town was became a town in 1651 when it was first incorporated.  Since then, it has been reincorporated several other times and was consolidated as a city in 1913.  South Norwalk is now part of Norwalk. 

South Norwalk

South Norwalk is known as the business district and is also called “SoNo” after “SoHo,” in New York City.  The area began to become renovated in the 1970s.  The renovation of South Norwalk really took off and it is now one of the best parts of the city.  The South Norwalk Arts Council holds annual art exhibits and the area is known for its culture. 

Norwalk Today

The population estimate in Norwalk today is about 90,000.  There are more women than men in this town and many of the population are Colombians, which account for 2.8 percent of the population.  The median income for the city is about $65,000 a year.  This figure goes up slightly for a family as it is assumed both husband and wife work.  For the most part, there are about 7 percent of the population living in Norwalk that are living below poverty level. 

Things To See

When you are visiting Norwalk, make sure that you visit the SoNo Switchtower Museum as well as the Maritime Aquarium, which is also in South Norwalk.  The Mill Hill Historic Park and Museum is also well worth the visit as is the Sheffield Light House which is open to the public with the seasons.  If you have never before been inside a lighthouse, this is your opportunity.  Another site you will want to see is the Silvermine Tavern which is a restaurant that has been around for hundreds of years and displays various artifacts.  For young people, take them to the Stepping Stones Museum for Children.  This is a special museum devoted to youngsters under the age of 10.

You can have a lot of fun in Norwalk whether you are just visiting or looking for a place to live.  There is so much to see and do that chances are that you will want to find real estate to purchase when you are in  the area so that you can make it your ideal home. 

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