Climate: The average temperature in January is 33.8 degrees Fahrenheit, and in July, 76.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual rainfall averages about 43 inches.

Government: The city is governed by a Mayor and a Common Council which are elected by twelve voting districts.

Worship: More than one hundred churches and synagogues in the Greater Norwalk area represent a wide variety of religious denominations.

Libraries: Norwalk has four public libraries: Norwalk Public Library (Main Branch), South Norwalk Library, East Norwalk Library, as well as the East Norwalk Library and Rowayton Library.

Health facility: Norwalk is home to Norwalk Hospital, the region’s primary healthcare facility.

Media Services: Media services offered in Norwalk include two daily newspapers, one weekly newspaper, as well as numerous radio and television broadcasts from New Haven to New York City — this includes three radio stations and one cable local news station based in Norwalk.

Post Offices: Norwalk, South Norwalk, and Rowayton.

Transportation: Automobile via I-95, Merritt Parkway (Rt.15), and US Routes 1 & 7; rail via Metro-North Commuter Railroad (stations in East Norwalk, South Norwalk, Rowayton, and Merritt 7 Corporate Park); “Wheels” local bus service, two interstate bus services, and various limousine services.

Industry: One of Norwalk’s great strengths is the diversity of business that resides in the city. In addition to numerous corporate offices, Norwalk is also home to a multitude of service and financial sector companies, manufacturers, technology-orientated businesses, as well as a variety of retailers and wholesalers.

Recreation: The city of Norwalk offers both municipal and private beaches, an 18-hole golf course, various parks and playing fields, courts for basketball, tennis, and paddleball. Norwalk also has numerous hiking, biking, and cross country trails, as well as numerous fitness centers.