What do The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Karate Kid, Speed and Grease 2 have in common? Norwalk, California.
All the Hollywood hits shot in the sector reveal the region's gorgeous scenery which is a real life back drop for more than 106,000 locals. If you have ever thought of living on the West Coast, consider Norwalk, a city filled with a plethora of places to go and things to do. You will find residents of all ages comfortably residing in the region that has that happily ever after feeling--like the famous movies.
Norwalk climate
With an average low of 42 in January and an average high of 73 in July, locals love the Mediterranean climate that never gets too hot or too cold. With only 28 days a year of any measurable precipitation, and no snowfall at all, locals rarely have to seek shelter from the storm--rather they are out enjoying the 281 sunny days the sector sees a year. Of course as in any California community, you must always be aware of a potential earthquake. That is why it is so important to know how to prepare for an earthquake since they can happen at any given time.
Norwalk neighborhoods
Split up between the south, north and central districts, Norwalk neighborhoods make up a community complimented by content residents, solid city services, bright business opportunities and sensational schooling. Some of the more affluent areas of town are Bloomfield Avenue and Norwalk Boulevard, where large-scale homes surrounded by huge green lawns line the streets. Some neighborhoods and streets that feature schools are Maidstone Avenue and Pioneer Boulevard. Downtown Norwalk, like most city centers, is crowded with commercial buildings that offer shopping, dining and entertainment to locals of all ages.
Registering your car
To complete the registration process, your vehicle must also be inspected by the California Division of Motor Vehicles.You have 20 days to register your car after becoming a state resident and you must provide smog and weight certification, your last issued out of state title and proof of insurance. You only have 10 days to acquire a driver's license after becoming a resident and you must provide a thumbprint, fill out a DL 44 form, have your photo taken, and provide your full name and Social Security number. You must also pass vision, traffic and road sign tests.
Norwalk schools
California distinguished school J.B. Morrison Elementary Magnet School is proud to call Norwalk home, as well as the Cerritos Community College, which is located in the southeastern section of Los Angeles County. The two-year college offers almost 100 areas of study on the local campus. Younger students attend the Norwalk-La Miranda Unified and Little Lake City School Districts as well as ABC Unified and Whittier Union School Districts. For students who desire a specialized education and religious-based training, Saint John of God School, Pioneer Baptist School and Saint Linus School are popular sites in town to study.
Norwalk employment
According to Norwalk's inclusive yearly report in 2009, some of the top employers in Norwalk include the La-Mirada Unified School District, Metropolitan State Hospital, Los Angeles County Registrar, Cerritos College, Bally Total Fitness and the City of Norwalk. With a 9.8 percent unemployment rate in the region, it is a little tougher to tackle a full-time job when moving to the area compared to other cities in the country with lower unemployment rates. Merchant owners look to the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce to help them build their businesses up within the California community that they both work and live in.
Living costs
The cost of living in town comes in at 41.2 percent greater than the national average and 7.7 percent higher than the state average. CNN Money reports that the median family income is $56,805 and the median home price is $270,000. If you are looking to rent a residence rather than purchase property, the average one bedroom apartment starts at around $1,000 depending on the amenities and location of the unit. As for utilities, the cost of specific services greatly depends on family size and usage
Norwalk moving resources
Moving and storage companies are ready and willing to help you with your move to Norwalk, whether you're moving from out of state or from another county in California. Make sure you get estimates from multiple moving services before you commit to hiring any (at least three estimates). Check back to our guides for tips on how to choose your moving service wisely with important questions to ask, differentiating between types of estimates, and mistakes to avoid. Visit the following pages at Movers.com to get quotes for the following services:
Norwalk transportation
The Santa Ana Freeway, I-5; Century Freeway, I-105; Artesia Freeway, SR 91; and the San Gabriel River Freeway, I-605 serve Norwalk motorists. As for public transportation, Norwalk Transit serves the city with five bus lines running to surrounding towns La Mirada, Cerritos, Bellflower, Artesia and Whittier. The L.A. Metro transit agency offers rail service on the Metro Green Line from Norwalk to LAX and Redondo Beach. As for flying in and out of the area, locals travel out of the Long Beach Airport and the Los Angeles International Airport.
Culture & contemporary life
City services and complexes keep locals loving all the regional recreation. Between the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex, providing fitness programs for all ages in a compound of basketball courts, boxing rings and more, to the Cultural Arts Center, which creates events and classes for all community residents, you rarely find residents with little to do. If they are not exercising their bodies or creativity at the complex or center, residents can be found staying fit at any one of the province's 14 parks or appreciating culture at the Mary Paxon Art Gallery. The region's restaurants and clubs keep locals out all night long dining and dancing and the many outlets and specialty shops in town keep residents rising early to spend.
Norwalk relocation tips
- Consider why you are moving, and make sure relocating your family is for the good of all concerned.
- Tricky terms and the fine print of the bill of lading can turn a move into a disaster if the contract is not thoroughly read. Make sure to double check both the movers' responsibility and yours.
- After you have pulled into your new driveway and turned the off the ignition, enjoy the first day in your new home rather than be racked with worry about getting things done right away.