What are the schools like in Norwich, CT?

Norwich is served primarily by Norwich School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Norwich?

The median household income in Norwich, CT is $62,713 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Norwich, CT?

Norwich has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.8 inches.

Norwich, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Norwich, CT affordable or expensive?

Norwich's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Norwich is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $200,400 and the median rent is $1,159 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Norwich, CT?

Norwich has a violent crime rate of 205.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1260.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Norwich, CT a Good Place to Live?

Norwich is a small city of 40,054 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $62,713 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Norwich stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Norwich is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Norwich city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.2

Norwich's overall cost of living index is 96.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Norwich costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Norwich, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,159	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,713	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Norwich's violent crime rate is 205.9 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

205.9 /100k

Property Crime

1260.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Norwich is served primarily by Norwich School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Norwich, CT	National Avg
School District	Norwich School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Norwich sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 52.2 inches of annual precipitation and 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Norwich, CT
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	52.2"
Annual Snowfall	27.8"

Demographics

Metric	Norwich, CT	National Avg
Population	40,054	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.0%	18.9%
Asian	7.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baltic, CT 4 mi Jewett City, CT 7 mi Oxoboxo River, CT 7 mi Mashantucket, CT 8 mi Gales Ferry, CT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Norwich

Norwich, CT is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

06360 06380 06389

Norwich vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwich, CT affordable or expensive?

Norwich's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Norwich roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $200,400 and median rent is $1,159/month.

What is the crime rate in Norwich, CT?

Norwich's violent crime rate is 205.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1260.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Norwich?

Public schools in Norwich are operated by Norwich School District. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Norwich, CT a good place to live?

Norwich, CT has a population of 40,054, a median household income of $62,713, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Norwich?

Norwich averages 37.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.2 inches with about 27.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Norwich?

Norwich, CT is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 06360, 06380, 06389.

What is the population of Norwich?

The population of Norwich, Connecticut is 40,054 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Norwich?

Key numbers for living in Norwich: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $200,400, median household income $62,713, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norwich side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.