Norwich

Norwich, Connecticut Overview

Norwich scores 53.2/100 overall (B), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Connecticut — below the state composite of 73.5. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 84/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in Norwich

Norwich’s median income of $64,185 is 31% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.2% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%.

Safety in Norwich

Norwich’s violent crime rate of 217.5 per 100,000 runs above the Connecticut average of 136. The property crime rate is 1310 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Norwich

Norwich has a cost of living index of 100.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $231,300. Median monthly rent is $1,203. Renters spend 22.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Norwich

The adult obesity rate in Norwich is 35.2%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.6%. Residents report an average of 18.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Connecticut ranks #4 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Norwich

Norwich has a high school graduation rate of 88.3%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $17,724 per student, well above the national median. The city has 11 public schools serving 5,410 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Norwich

The annual average temperature in Norwich is 52.7°F. Summers average 69.3°F. Winters average 37.4°F. Precipitation is abundant at 62.1 inches per year.

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