At a Glance
Median Income
$87,417
$34,776 per capita
Home Value
$205,600
Zillow: $285,165
Median Rent
$1,484/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
119/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.1% 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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Danbury residents earn a median household income of $87,417 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,776. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danbury is $205,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,165. Median rent is $1,484/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Danbury reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 119/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Danbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danbury has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,671
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,723/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,417
Per Capita$34,776
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,600
Rent$1,484
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$285,165
Housing Units633
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property119/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute44 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Danbury was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.