At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$48,579 per capita
Home Value
$210,000
Zillow: $373,957
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13.6% smoking rate
How Danby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Danby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Danby a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Danby residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,579. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danby is $210,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,957. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
34.3% of adults in Danby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danby has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population166
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$48,579
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,000
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$373,957
Housing Units113
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation695 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute34 min
Broadband60.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Danby was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.