Life in Danbury research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Danbury over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Danbury:
The population in Danbury is 86,456.
The median home value in Danbury is $431,374.
The median income in Danbury is $79,983.
The cost of living in Danbury is 126 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Danbury is $1,726.
The unemployment rate in Danbury is 6.0%.
The poverty rate in Danbury is 10.6%.
The average high in Danbury is 60.9° and the average low is 42.3°.
Crime in Danbury summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Danbury. Key points include:
There were 1,258 total crimes in Danbury in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Danbury is 1,443.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Danbury is 137.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Danbury is 1,305.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Danbury is -37.90% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Danbury / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,258 | 1,443.3 | 1,746.7 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 120 | 137.7 | 181.6 | 369.8 |
Murder | 4 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 23 | 26.4 | 57.2 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 74 | 84.9 | 103.8 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 1,138 | 1,305.6 | 1,565.1 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 106 | 121.6 | 187.1 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 931 | 1,068.1 | 1,141.2 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 101 | 115.9 | 236.8 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Danbury summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Danbury. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Connecticut. Key points include:
The cost of living in Danbury is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Danbury is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Danbury is $431,374.
The median income in Danbury is $79,983.
Living Expense | Danbury | Connecticut | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 126 | 114 | 100 | |
Services | 121 | 113 | 100 | |
Groceries | 105 | 101 | 100 | |
Health | 106 | 107 | 100 | |
Housing | 148 | 123 | 100 | |
Transportation | 113 | 104 | 100 | |
Utilities | 132 | 127 | 100 |
The average high in Danbury is 60.9° and the average low is 42.3°.
There are 79.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.1 inches of precipitation each year with 34.7 inches of snow.
Stat | Danbury |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 60.9 |
Average Annual Low | 42.3 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 79.7 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 49.1 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 34.7 |
I grew up in Danbury on the Brookfield line, where it was absolutely beautiful. Downtown used to be so cute & quaint with genuine cobblestone streets.
The current population in Danbury is 86,456. The population has increased 8.9% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 86,456 | 2.3% |
2021 | 84,479 | -0.1% |
2020 | 84,573 | 0.8% |
2019 | 83,890 | 0.5% |
2018 | 83,476 | 0.8% |
2017 | 82,781 | 1.0% |
2016 | 81,967 | 1.1% |
2015 | 81,057 | 1.2% |
2014 | 80,101 | 0.9% |
2013 | 79,371 | - |
44.7% White with 38,648 White residents.
12.0% African American with 10,352 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 96 American Indian residents.
4.9% Asian with 4,240 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 1,646 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 4,022 Two Or More residents.
31.7% Hispanic with 27,435 Hispanic residents.
Race | Danbury | CT | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 44.7% | 63.9% | 58.9% |
African American | 12.0% | 9.9% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 31.7% | 17.4% | 18.7% |
Danbury is 50.5% female with 43,642 female residents.
Danbury is 49.5% male with 42,813 male residents.
Gender | Danbury | CT | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.5% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
Male | 49.5% | 49.0% | 49.6% |
8.0% of adults in Danbury completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Danbury completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Danbury completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Danbury completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Danbury completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Danbury completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Danbury completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Danbury completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Danbury completed doctorate degree.
Education | Danbury | CT | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 16.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 11.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.9% of households in Danbury earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in Danbury earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Danbury earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.5% of households in Danbury earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Danbury earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Danbury earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Danbury earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.0% of households in Danbury earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.7% of households in Danbury earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.0% of households in Danbury earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Danbury | CT | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 5.5% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 8.9% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 13.9% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 9.7% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 13.0% | 17.0% | 11.4% |