Norwalk was voted best town for young families to live in by Cleveland State University researchers.

Norwalk's 2 high schools are among the most highly rated in Fairfield County. It also has a coeducational parochial high school.

Located on Long Island Sound, Norwalk features excellent boating facilities and beaches.

Shopping is plentiful, including department stores, specialty shops and discount outlets. In addition to the abundant recreational facilities, there are 23 public playgrounds providing supervised summer recreational programs. The Norwalk Symphony Society has a scholarship program for promising young performers.

Norwalk Hospital, affliated with Yale Medical school, is one of the finest in the state.