Quick Facts

The southern suburb, Norwalk is a growing community with small-town feel.

Population: 12,449 (2020 Census), up 38.5% from the 2010 Census (8,989)

The city currently offers a FIVE year tax abatement for new construction homes.

Fun fact – Norwalk High School is home to many famous alum including actors Jason Momoa and Brandon Routh. Momoa famously starred in Aquaman while Routh famously starred as Superman in Superman Returns. They were even on the same soccer team at one point, which means the Norwalk HS soccer team had Aquaman and Superman on it’s roster! Other notable alumni include Major League Baseball pitchers Matt Dermody and Joel Hanrahan as well as UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens.

Schools

District Map

Schools – Covers Norwalk, and portions of Cumming, Des Moines, Spring Hill, and West Des Moines

• • Norwalk High School (Grades 9-12) – 1201 North Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
  • Norwalk Middle School (Grades 6-8) – 200 Cherry Pkwy, Norwalk, IA 50211
  • Lakewood Elementary (Grades 4-5) – 9210 Happy Hollow Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211
  • Orchard Hills Elementary (Grades 2-3) – 1130 W North Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
  • Oviatt Elementary (Grades Pk-1) – 713 School Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211

Where to eat?

Burgers and Sandwhiches 

• • 1908 Draught House – Great food and lots of TVs!
  • 804 Main Bar & Grill – Beloved small town sports bar
  • Maid-Rite – Home of the reknowned ‘Maid-Rite Burger

Coffee and Donuts

• • Mahalo’s Coffee and Mini-Donuts

Mexican

• • El Maya – Everything is great – try the quesadillas
  • El Dorado – Great Tacos!

Casual Italian Dining

• • Villaggio Italian Restaurant – the cheese sticks are incredible!

Pizza

• • Pyra Pizzeria – Pizza Napoletana
  • Wynn’s Pizza and Steakhouse 
  • Gus and Lisa’s 

Asian

• • China Dragon

What to do?

• Elizabeth Holland Park – .86 mile, lighted trail around two ponds stocked with fish *FREE*
• Warrior Park – NFL Play 60 Challenge Course (1 of 3 in the Midwest) *FREE*
• Windflower Park – features 18-hole disc golf course *FREE*
• City Park – features shuffleball & basketball courts as well as a dog park *FREE*
• Norwalk Public Library – next to City Park
• Norwalk Central – COMING SOON! Sports complex featuring athletic courts and fields
• Blank Park Zoo (DSM) – Only accredited Zoo in the state of Iowa. Indoor and outdoor exhibits showcasing many species of animals from around the world!
• Gray’s Lake – Park with a lakeside walking loop! *FREE*