Living in Danbury, CT
Danbury is the 404th-largest city in the US, home to about 89,000 people in 2025. It has grown 2.5% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run above the national average (106.9 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 89,033+2.5% since 2020
- Median home value
- $411,2004.9 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,846/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $83,393median, per year
- Price level
- 106.9US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 36° / 82°lows 18° / 62°
- Average commute
- 30 min13% work from home
- State income tax
- 6.99%top rate, graduated
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County: Fairfield County
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Elevation: about 397 ft
Metro area: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
Cost of living in Danbury
The median home in Danbury is worth $411,200 and the median household earns $83,393 a year, so a typical home costs about 4.9 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,846 a month, about 27% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area at 106.9, with housing at 150.5 and goods at 97.3 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $80,100 here. Connecticut taxes wages at a top rate of 6.99%. The average combined state and local sales tax in Connecticut is 6.35%.
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Danbury weather
Average highs run from 36°F in January to 82°F in July, and January nights average 18°F. It gets 48 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 49 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 134 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to July.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Danbury
People and work
The median resident is 40.6 years old, and 34% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 54% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 30 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 40.6467th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 54%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,11842.0 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 2%1% walk, 0% bike
- Unemployment
- 6.5%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 11.7%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1975median year
Who moves to Danbury, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County) and Boston (Suffolk County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County), Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) and Cambridge (Middlesex County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Home prices
+5.1% in a year
Up 53% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
65% good days
21 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index () combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Danbury
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Yale University 28 miles
- United States Military Academy 26 miles
- Vassar College 30 miles
- Post University 22 miles
- Sacred Heart University 16 miles
- SUNY Westchester Community College 29 miles
- Fairfield University 19 miles
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Airports near Danbury
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester County Airport HPN | 26 mi | 1,182,384 |
| Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport HVN | 31 mi | 589,409 |
| New York Stewart International Airport SWF | 35 mi | 143,310 |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport ISP | 45 mi | 682,804 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Danbury
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post University | 22 mi | 13,603 | $20,694 | 34% |
| Sacred Heart University | 16 mi | 7,087 | $45,827 | 77% |
| Fairfield University | 19 mi | 5,373 | $49,906 | 85% |
| Western Connecticut State University | in town | 3,511 | $16,754 | 51% |
| University of Bridgeport | 21 mi | 1,534 | $28,356 | 37% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Danbury
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before May 1, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around October 2 and the first frost comes around October 14.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Danbury Municipal Airport, CT, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Danbury.
Wildfire smoke in Danbury
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Danbury on about 107 days a year, including about 24 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Danbury
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 33,071 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Danbury
Downtown Danbury is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury School District | Pre-K to 12 | 11,956 | 19 | 14.2 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Ridgefield School District (4,484 students), Newtown School District (3,924 students), Wilton School District (3,782 students), Carmel Central School District (3,696 students), New Milford School District (3,532 students), Monroe School District (3,458 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Danbury's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Danbury's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Arlington Heights, IL74% matchCompare
- Evanston, IL71% matchCompare
- Schaumburg, IL70% matchCompare
- Rochester Hills, MI70% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Danbury
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Ski resorts near Danbury
- Thunder Ridge Ski Area 10 miles
- Woodbury Ski Area 17 miles
- Mount Southington 30 miles
- Mohawk Mountain Ski Area 31 miles
Straight-line distance. All ski resorts.
Pros and cons of living in Danbury
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Pros
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Cons
- Data Winters are snowy: about 49 inches a year.
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Cities near Danbury
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk, CT | 19 mi | 94,508 | $558,000 | 106.9 | Compare |
| Bridgeport, CT | 20 mi | 152,273 | $274,900 | 106.9 | Compare |
| Waterbury, CT | 24 mi | 115,771 | $208,500 | 99.8 | Compare |
| Stamford, CT | 24 mi | 139,535 | $624,400 | 106.9 | Compare |
| New Haven, CT | 28 mi | 138,774 | $287,100 | 104.6 | Compare |
| New Rochelle, NY | 37 mi | 85,864 | $702,500 | 112.6 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Danbury a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show no standout advantages on cost or climate; the trade-offs are heavy snow. Compare Danbury side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Danbury?
The Census Bureau estimates Danbury had 89,033 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 86,859 in April 2020 (+2.5%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Danbury?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $80,100 in the Danbury area. The median household here earns $83,393.
When is the best time to visit Danbury?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, May to July are the most comfortable months. July averages 82°F and January 36°F for daytime highs.
What county is Danbury in?
Danbury is in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Danbury in?
Danbury is on Eastern Time (UTC-5, or UTC-4 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Danbury?
About 397 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Connecticut have a state income tax?
Yes. Connecticut has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.99% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Danbury. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Danbury Municipal Airport, CT station; snowfall from Danbury, CT. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.