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Danbury, CT
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Danbury, CT
At a Glance
How Danbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Danbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Danbury a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Danbury residents earn a median household income of $83,422 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,800. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danbury is $381,600 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,901. Median rent is $1,804/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Danbury reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,227/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Danbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danbury has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.