Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Norwich, CT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,332
Population
39,566
Renter Mix
52% Rent
“The Rose of New England” embodies timeless New England style and character
Historic
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River
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Norwich is a cozy and historic city in southeastern Connecticut, located about fifteen miles up the Thames River from New London. Tracing its history back to the 17th century, Norwich is widely known for its rich heritage and abundant historic architecture across the city. The thriving Downtown district is particular is a treasure trove of vintage buildings, most of which are still actively in use as offices, cafes, shops, and other locally-owned storefront businesses. The city hosts a huge network of public greenspaces, allowing locals to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine wherever they are, from the vast Mohegan Park in the center of town to the scenic Upper Falls Park overlooking the Yantic River.
Explore the City
Families and their dogs enjoy sunny days at the park in Maple Farms, Bozrah, CT.
Just south of Laurel Hill, discover the rich naval history at the Submarine Force Museum.
Howard T. Brown Memorial Park is a great park for East Great Plains residents to unwind.
Get the freshest vegetables at the Norwich Farmers Market every Wednesday, Laurel Hill, CT.
A favorite spot near Franklin, Billy’s Ageless Still offers a welcoming pub vibe in Norwich.
A tractor works the fields, showcasing Franklin, CT’s lush countryside charm.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,140
Average: $80,903
Education
10,391
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,228
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Norwich has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Norwich, CT is $1,232 for a studio, $1,325 for one bedroom, $1,709 for two bedrooms, and $2,094 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norwich has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,325/month
664 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,004/month
1,079 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Norwich, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
361 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
271 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
263 Students
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
361 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
556 Students
Teachers' Memorial Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
442 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
79 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
661 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,033 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Leffingwell House Museum
- Mohegan Park
- Veterans Memorial Rose Garden
- Blue Slope Farm & Country Museum
- Mad Science of Southeastern Connecticut
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.