At a Glance
Median Income
$81,442
$27,816 per capita
Home Value
$180,200
Zillow: $245,644
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Danbury a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Danbury residents earn a median household income of $81,442 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,816. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 844 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danbury is $180,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,644. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
24.0% of adults in Danbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danbury has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population234
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,442
Per Capita$27,816
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,756M
Avg Weekly Wage$803
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,200
Rent
Ownership97.2%
Zillow$245,644
Housing Units107
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,067/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation769 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Danbury was founded in 1851.
The median home in Danbury was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.