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Norwalk, CT vs Fairfield, CA

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- The median age of a home in Norwalk is 35.7% older than the median age of a home in Fairfield.
 Norwalk, CTFairfield, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age56  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$608,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock42.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.46.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.1$11.0
 Homes Owned53.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented39.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Norwalk, CTFairfield, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,850$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,570  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,680$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,340  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,890$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,240  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Norwalk, CTFairfield, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Norwalk, CTFairfield, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99922.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock32.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9999.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Norwalk, CTFairfield, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Norwalk    8 Reviews
kyle · Norwalk, CT
There's nothing fun to do here!
Over 14 years ago

There's nothing fun to do  More

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William · Norwalk, CT
Norwalk snapshot
Over 15 years ago

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

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lizbeth · Norwalk, CT
cost of living
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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Reviews for Fairfield    10 Reviews
Debra · Fairfield, CA
Fairfield is Dead
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Melanie · Fairfield, CA
Housing Too Expensive
Over 10 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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mario · Fairfield, CA
good
Over 14 years ago

good  More

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