Danielson, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,185 Population 3,839/sq mi density
$71,672 Median Income $33,328 per capita
$219,800 Home Value $396,931 Zillow
$1,251 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$71,672 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,800 home value, $1,251/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Danielson, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,672
5% below
$33,328 per capita
Home Value
$219,800
22% below
Zillow: $396,931
Median Rent
$1,251/mo
8% above
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
292% above
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Danielson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Danielson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
78%
Rent
108%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Danielson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Danielson residents earn a median household income of $71,672 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,328. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,962 business establishments, including 200 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Danielson is $219,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,931. Median rent is $1,251/month, with 26.7% 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 1944.

Education

14.2% of adults in Danielson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Danielson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,185
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density3,839/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,672
Per Capita$33,328
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$5,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$219,800
Rent$1,251
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$396,931
Housing Units1,989
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation229 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.5%
EV Stations1
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Danielson was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 200 restaurants in the area.