Danbury, CT Local Data & Statistics

State: CT

Total population: 87,263 Household income: $83,393 Rent: $1,846

Overview

Total population

87,263

Rent

$1,846

Year built

1975

Household income

$83,393

Per capita income

$45,585

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Connecticut

Total population

87,263

Adults over 25

61,182

Total households

33,071

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$83,393

Per capita income

$45,585

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Rent over 30% of income

48.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,846

Year built

1975

Households that rent

46.2%

Households that own

53.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

43.5%

Black

12.5%

Asian

5.4%

Two or more races

19.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

32.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

67.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

87.3%

Commute time to work

30 mins

Work from home

12.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

31.2%

High school graduate or GED

26.3%

Some college or associate degree

8.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

34%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Danbury, CT with: Connecticut United States

Danbury, CT

Total population87,263

Rent$1,846

Year built1975

Household income$83,393

Per capita income$45,585

Poverty rate11.7%

Unemployment rate2.3%

Connecticut State

Total population3,624,508

Rent$1,488

Year built1967

Household income$95,781

Per capita income$55,915

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate3.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CityDanbury, CT	StateConnecticut	CountryUnited States
Total population	87,263	3,624,508	334,922,499
Rent	$1,846	$1,488	$1,413
Year built	1975	1967	1980
Household income	$83,393	$95,781	$80,734
Per capita income	$45,585	$55,915	$44,673
Poverty rate	11.7%	10%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	2.3%	3.2%	4%

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Summary for Danbury, CT

Danbury is located in Connecticut.

Rent & Income

In Danbury, the typical monthly rent is $1,846 and the typical household income is $83,393. Rent here is higher than both Connecticut and the U.S., and household income is lower than Connecticut and similar to the U.S. The estimated poverty rate is 11.7%, which is higher than the Connecticut rate but lower than the national rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 46.2% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 48.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 34% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is lower than both Connecticut and the national rate.

Danbury, CT — Rent vs Household Income

Danbury, CT — Poverty vs Unemployment

How Danbury, CT compares in Connecticut (11 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$1,846	9 / 11	from lower rent	$1,225 – $2,276
Household income	$83,393	3 / 11	from higher income	$46,411 – $111,586
Poverty rate	11.7%	4 / 11	from lower poverty	9.1% – 26.3%
Unemployment rate	2.3%	1 / 11	from lower unemployment	2.3% – 4.3%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in Connecticut with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for Danbury, CT

Rent

Danbury ranks 9th out of 11 large places in Connecticut for rent. Statewide rents range from $1,225 in Waterbury, CT to $2,276 in Stamford, CT.

Household income

Danbury ranks 3rd among 11 large places for typical household income. Statewide values run from $46,411 in Hartford, CT to $111,586 in Stamford, CT.

Poverty rate

Danbury places 4th out of 11 large communities for poverty. Statewide figures move from 9.1% in Norwalk, CT up to 26.3% in Hartford, CT.

Unemployment rate

Unemployment levels put Danbury in 1st place among 11 large places. Statewide unemployment spans from 2.3% in Danbury, CT to 4.3% in Hartford, CT.

💰 Rent in Danbury, CT (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,846 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Danbury, CT

Annual Household Income: $83,393

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Danbury, CT

Estimated Rate: 11.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Danbury, CT

In Danbury, CT, households that rent: 15,295 (46.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	15,295	46.2%
Owner-Occupied	17,776	53.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Danbury, CT

In Danbury, CT, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,451 (48.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	7,451	48.7%
Other renter households	7,844	51.3%
Total renter households	15,295	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Danbury, CT

Less than High School: 19,096 people (31.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 16,097 people (26.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 5,204 people (8.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 20,785 people (34%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 61,182

📊 Unemployment Rate in Danbury, CT

Estimated Rate: 2.3%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.