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East Haven, CT vs Norwalk, CT

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Are people in Norwalk older or younger than people in East Haven?
- The Median Age in Norwalk is 2.9 years younger than in East Haven.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norwalk or East Haven?
- Norwalk housing costs are 86.6% more expensive than East Haven housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norwalk or East Haven?
- The average commute for residents of Norwalk is 3.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of East Haven.

Things to do in East Haven?
Once known as 'Toad's Cove', is a small city on Long Island Sound located between New Haven and Branford. This quintessential New England neighborhood offers breathtaking views from any spot along its miles-long coastline filled with dockside restaurants, luxury homes and attractions such as Lighthouse Point Park which includes mini golfing and animal shows every summer weekend.

Things to do in Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut is renowned for its maritime industry but there’s so much more to explore here - take a ferry ride around Long Island Sound or enjoy walks in Calf Pasture Beach Park.

 East Haven, CTNorwalk, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,821329,725,481
 Median Income$74,238  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$282,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.63  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  More

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