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Torrington, CT vs Norwalk, CT

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Are people in Norwalk older or younger than people in Torrington?
- The Median Age in Norwalk is 5.2 years younger than in Torrington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norwalk or Torrington?
- Norwalk housing costs are 138.6% more expensive than Torrington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norwalk or Torrington?
- The average commute for residents of Norwalk is 2.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Torrington.

Things to do in Torrington?
Torrington CT situated Northwest part Connecticut riverside community numerous parks open spaces ideal spot visit relax

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.

 Torrington, CTNorwalk, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,821329,725,481
 Median Income$63,135  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.32  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Torrington    8 Reviews

I bought a bank owned house in Torrington in 2011 and actually sold it for less in 2018 just to get out of this horrible place. The taxes are awful, 46 mill rate for  More

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I have lived and worked in Torrington for 25 years, but am not originally from here. Torrington is the biggest city, really the only city, in NW CT. Further north and  More

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Except for the winter (which I don't like anywhere), this region is beautiful. Torrington is an old mill town, so parts of it are definitely rough around the edges. On  More

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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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