Norwalk Homes & Real Estate

Norwalk Neighborhood Homes

Norwalk, California is a mid-sized city 17 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The Santa Ana Freeway runs through Norwalk in addition to I-605 and I-105, providing convenient access to all of southeastern Los Angeles as well as Long Beach and Anaheim. Surrounding municipalities include Downey, Bellflower, Cerritos, and Santa Fe Springs. The city of about 10 square miles is home to an estimated 107,000 residents. Norwalk uses zip codes 90650 through 90653 and 90659.

The median home price in Norwalk is in the low $400s, an increase of about 8 percent over last year. Prices are projected to rise by an additional three percent within the next year, making this an excellent time to buy a home. The price per square foot in Norwalk is lower than the average for the LA metro area. 65 percent of Norwalk residents are homeowners, and the median rent cost is $1,300 per month.

The majority of homes for sale in Norwalk are single family homes. Home prices start in the upper $200s for two beds and one bath in about 800 square feet of living space, but homebuyers can expect to pay a median figure in the mid $400s for single family homes and low $400s for condos and townhomes. Homes at this price point typically offer three bedrooms, two baths, and about 1,200 square feet of space, often with a one- to two-car driveway. The highest-priced single family homes currently on the market are in the $600s with four beds, three baths, and an average of 2,200 square feet of space as well as an attached garage. There are varied architectural styles in Norwalk, from Southern California staples such as the classic ranch and Spanish Colonial styles to Craftsman, bungalow, and contemporary.

Sunstone by Brandywine Homes is a new construction community of townhomes priced in the $400s. Homes in Sunstone are available in one- to four-bedroom floor plans of up to 1,500 square feet and feature upgrades like gourmet kitchens, luxury master baths, and energy efficient appliances. Other residential communities with active builders within a five-mile radius of Norwalk include Centerpointe in Downey, Amesbury in Whittier, and La Vida at Pico in Pico Rivera. These homes are priced from the upper $400s.

Norwalk Community Amenities

Norwalk offers several options for public transit, including the Norwalk Transit and Long Beach Transit bus lines and the Los Angeles Metro bus and rail service. The average commute time for Norwalk residents is 25 minutes. The city’s largest employers are the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, Cerritos College, Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder, and Metropolitan State Hospital, each providing more than 1,000 jobs. Top retail employers include Target, Costco, and Walmart. The median household income is about $61,000, on par with the state average and slightly higher than the national average, and the cost of living in Norwalk is 28 percent above the national average but six percent lower than the state figure.

Recreation is an important part of Norwalk life. The city maintains an Aquatic Pavilion, a Teen Center, and a Cultural Arts Center, which offers classes and workshops for all ages. Fitness facilities include the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex and a golf center, and there are seven public parks, a skate park, and two museums. Nearby golf courses include Cerritos-Iron Wood Nine, Rio Hondo, Heartwell, and Los Coyotes Country Club. For additional green space, it’s a short drive to Whittier Turnbull Canyon and Arroyo Pescadero Trail.

• Cinemas at AMC Norwalk 20 and Regency Theaters
• Shows at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
• International shopping at 99 Ranch Market and Little India Marketplace
• Popular local restaurants include Los Compadres, Renu Nakorn, and Grill Town
• Short drive to Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and Knott’s Berry Farm
• 20 minutes from Disneyland in Anaheim

For shoppers, Paddison Square is anchored by a Target, while the neighboring town of Downey offers Downey Landing and Stonewood Center. Cerritos Towne Center, an open-air community center featuring department stores such as Kohl’s and specialty stores such as Ulta, is just an 11-minute drive from Norwalk.

Norwalk Neighborhood Schools

While the children of most Norwalk residents attend schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, small sections of the city are served by Whittier Union High, Little Lake City, and ABC Unified School Districts. Several La Mirada schools receive excellent scores of eight or nine out of 10 from the school ranking website GreatSchools.org, including Gardenhill, Eastwood, and Escalona Elementary Schools, Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle, and La Mirada High.

Private and parochial schools in the area include Trinity Christian School, Norwalk Christian Academy, and New Harvest Christian School. Cerritos College, a public community college, is located in Norwalk.

Norwalk offers competitive housing prices, a new construction community, and easy access to Los Angeles. Now is an ideal time for homebuyers to check out real estate in this Southern California City.

Norwalk Information Resources

• City of Norwalk
• Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
• Norwalk Wikipedia
• Norwalk City-Data.com