Danbury, Connecticut
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City Overview
As of 2009, Danbury's population is 79,226 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.93 percent.
The median home cost in Danbury is $294,560. Home appreciation the last year has been -9.50 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Danbury's cost of living is 25.17% Higher than the U.S. average.
Danbury public schools spend $7,807 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Danbury.
The unemployment rate in Danbury is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Danbury jobs have Decreased by 3.60 percent.
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People
The 2009 Danbury, CT, population is 79,226. There are 1,882 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Danbury, CT
The median age is 37.6. The US median is 37.6. 56.06% of people in Danbury, CT, are married. 8.98% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.6 people. 23.11% of people are married, with children. 6.67% have children, but are single.
Race in Danbury, CT
72.52% of people are white, 6.77% are black, 6.43% are asian, 0.30% are native american, and 13.23% claim 'Other'.
18.79% of the people in Danbury, CT, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 81.21% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 324 physicians per 100,000 population in Danbury, CT. The US average is 170.
Danbury, CT Health Index
Air quality in Danbury, CT is 18 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Danbury, CT is 32 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 30 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 7.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.60% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 25.80% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.50% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $27,560 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $60,548 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 9.71% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 7.79% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 9.83% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.03% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.10% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 14.63% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 14.45% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 6.60% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.36% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.52% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.07% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.37% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.77% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.42% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.09% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.87% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 14.40% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Danbury, CT, is 7.10%, with job growth of -3.60%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.80%.
Danbury, CT Taxes
Danbury, CT,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 4.50%.
Danbury, CT Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $27,560, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $60,548.
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Living in danbury: We have been living here for just one year, so I don't know a lot about Danbury. It is colder than NJ, where I have spent most of my life. Also, it snows more.
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 37 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $294,560 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -9.50% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 55.92% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.69% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 39.77% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $15.07 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.11% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.89% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.99% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.96% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.75% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.94% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.45% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 36.66% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 23.16% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 9.10% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 6.52% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.77% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 9.81% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 2.62% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.30% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 14.99% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.83% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.98% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.75% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.90% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 18.82% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Danbury, CT, is $294,560. Home appreciation is -9.50% over the last year. The median age of Danbury, CT, real estate is 37 years.
Danbury, CT Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 39.77% of the Danbury, CT, population. 4.69% of houses and apartments in Danbury, CT, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Great housing values, just about an hour from Manh: A few minutes over an hour due north of New York City, you'll find Danbury, CT, gateway to New England. This historical city, cradle of America's hat manufacturers at... (read more)Living Better: Great area to live only 65 miles to NYC at a fraction of the price, taxes for 3000sq.ft.... (read more)Beautiful Landscape: Beautiful... (read more)Have an opinion about Danbury? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Danbury Click Here
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Crime
Danbury, CT, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Danbury, CT, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Living in danbury: We have been living here for just one year, so I don't know a lot about Danbury. It is colder than NJ, where I have spent most of my life. Also, it snows more.
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Climate
Danbury, CT, gets 49 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 42 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 123.
On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Danbury, CT. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 18. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 46 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Living in danbury: We have been living here for just one year, so I don't know a lot about Danbury. It is colder than NJ, where I have spent most of my life. Also, it snows more.
The... (read more)Danbury, CT : The crime rate is very low compared to other cities/towns of its size. For the most part, the people are friendly. Typical New England weather. There is much history... (read more)GREAT TOWN: Great town to live, close to... (read more)Have an opinion about Danbury? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Danbury Click Here
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Education
Danbury, CT, schools spend $7,807 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 335 students per librarian, and 501 children per counselor in Danbury, CT schools.
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Danbury, CT : The crime rate is very low compared to other cities/towns of its size. For the most part, the people are friendly. Typical New England weather. There is much history... (read more)GREAT TOWN: Great town to live, close to... (read more)SANCTUARY CITY: Danbury, in my opinion has many neighborhoods that have become gheto's,that are rapidly expanding. The Police are under staffed. The Hospital, Library, Schools, Parks,... (read more)Have an opinion about Danbury? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Danbury Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Danbury, CT, takes 29 minutes. 76% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 4% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Living in danbury: We have been living here for just one year, so I don't know a lot about Danbury. It is colder than NJ, where I have spent most of my life. Also, it snows more.
The... (read more)Danbury, CT : The crime rate is very low compared to other cities/towns of its size. For the most part, the people are friendly. Typical New England weather. There is much history... (read more)GREAT TOWN: Great town to live, close to... (read more)Have an opinion about Danbury? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Danbury Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Danbury, CT is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Danbury, CT is more expensive.
Overall, Danbury, CT cost of living is 125.17.
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Living Better: Great area to live only 65 miles to NYC at a fraction of the price, taxes for 3000sq.ft.... (read more)Beautiful Landscape: Beautiful... (read more)Very good school district: Danbury is a nice place but the houses here are not good.The rent is exorbitant and the houses are old.Also be prepared to pay atleast 250$ for Power in winter and 200$... (read more)Have an opinion about Danbury? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Danbury Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 70.14% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 49.16% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 9.57% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.32% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.78% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 3.08% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.91% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.27% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.79% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.74% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.00% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 4.40% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.67% | 0.54% |
70.14% of the people in Danbury, CT are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 49.16% are Catholic; 9.57% are Protestant; 0.32% are LDS; 5.00% are another Christian faith; 4.40% in Danbury, CT are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 1.67% affilitates with Islam.
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Danbury, CT : The crime rate is very low compared to other cities/towns of its size. For the most part, the people are friendly. Typical New England weather. There is much history... (read more)GREAT TOWN: Great town to live, close to... (read more)SANCTUARY CITY: Danbury, in my opinion has many neighborhoods that have become gheto's,that are rapidly expanding. The Police are under staffed. The Hospital, Library, Schools, Parks,... (read more)Have an opinion about Danbury? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Danbury Click Here
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Voting
51.35% of the people in Danbury, CT are registered as Democrats. 47.29% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.36%.
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Living in danbury: We have been living here for just one year, so I don't know a lot about Danbury. It is colder than NJ, where I have spent most of my life. Also, it snows more.
The... (read more)Living Better: Great area to live only 65 miles to NYC at a fraction of the price, taxes for 3000sq.ft.... (read more)Beautiful Landscape: Beautiful... (read more)Have an opinion about Danbury? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Danbury Click Here
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