Living in Danbury, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Danbury · Census data 2020–2024
Danbury has 87,263 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $83,393 (13% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $411,200, the median rent is $1,846/month.
Danbury at a glance
- Population
- 87,263
- Median age
- 40.6State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $83,393State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $411,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,846/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 53.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Danbury a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Connecticut median; home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Danbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Danbury the median home value is $411,200, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,846 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,476 a month in housing costs.
Danbury median household income
The median household income in Danbury is $83,393 and the income per person is $45,585. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Danbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34,948
- Owner-occupied
- 53.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.2%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.55
Danbury demographics
- Population
- 87,263
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 33,071
- Foreign-born
- 35%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Danbury ›
Education in Danbury
34% of adults 25 and older in Danbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Danbury
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Danbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury | 87,263 | $83,393 | $411,200 | $1,846 |
| Ridgebury | 2,060 | $216,944 | $906,900 | — |
| Taylor Corners | 481 | $140,726 | $500,000 | — |
| Lakes West | 1,395 | $220,313 | $714,500 | — |
| Lakes East | 1,227 | $217,534 | $571,300 | — |
| Bigelow Corners | 884 | $119,375 | $472,400 | — |
| Bethel | 20,796 | $116,541 | $434,600 | $1,640 |
| Ball Pond | 2,627 | $130,417 | $396,100 | $1,884 |
| Candlewood Orchards | 900 | $131,250 | $502,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Danbury, CT?
The median household income in Danbury is $83,393, 13% lower than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Danbury?
The median home value in Danbury is $411,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Danbury?
The median gross rent in Danbury is $1,846 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Danbury, CT a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Connecticut median; home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Danbury?
The median age in Danbury is 40.6 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Danbury?
The average commute to work in Danbury is 30 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Danbury?
The unemployment rate in Danbury is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Danbury?
34% of adults in Danbury have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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