Living in Danbury, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Danbury · Census data 2020–2024
Danbury has 73 residents with a median age of 60.8. The median household income is $40,625 (48% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $107,800, the median rent is $738/month.
Danbury is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Danbury at a glance
- Population
- 73
- Median age
- 60.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $40,625State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $107,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $738/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Danbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
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 $107,800, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $883 a month in housing costs.
Danbury median household income
The median household income in Danbury is $40,625 and the income per person is $37,134. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Danbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 73
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 38.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.62
38.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Danbury has many vacation and second homes.
Danbury demographics
- Population
- 73
- Median age
- 60.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 42.5%
- Households
- 45
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Danbury ›
Education in Danbury
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Danbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Danbury
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Danbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury | 73 | $40,625 | $107,800 | $738 |
| Webster | 575 | $35,089 | $116,800 | $527 |
| Siren | 713 | $49,688 | $190,400 | $731 |
| Lewis | 170 | $111,667 | $210,000 | — |
| Grantsburg | 1,340 | $35,114 | $153,300 | $756 |
| Askov | 304 | $31,250 | $152,700 | $346 |
| Sandstone | 2,482 | $51,875 | $166,300 | $1,015 |
| Frederic | 1,140 | $52,800 | $153,500 | $766 |
| Hinckley | 1,596 | $50,714 | $182,800 | $956 |
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What is the median household income in Danbury, WI?
The median household income in Danbury is $40,625, 48% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $107,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Danbury?
The median gross rent in Danbury is $738 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Danbury, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Danbury?
The median age in Danbury is 60.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Danbury?
The average commute to work in Danbury is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Danbury?
The unemployment rate in Danbury is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Danbury?
21.7% 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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