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Danbury, CT

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Danbury.

Population: 87,061 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Danbury, CT is $494,219 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $510,000 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,502/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$494,219

Typical home value

+4.3%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$494,219
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.5%
10-year appreciation
+88.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$494,219
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+4.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$510,000
Median list price
$488,475
Median price per sqft
$286
1-year sale-price change
+6.0%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
214
For-sale inventory
186
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
207
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
76

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,502/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,671/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,071/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,399/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,878/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,573/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
20
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Danbury School District, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Schools include
Broadview Middle School, Morris Street School, Park Avenue School, Ellsworth Avenue School, Rogers Park Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
232
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brewster Well Field (6.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
236
Days with Moderate air quality
108
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,502
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,824
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
46,098

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (8 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
34
Hospitals include
DANBURY HOSPITAL, SHARON HOSPITAL, WATERBURY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
113
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
41.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,839
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

DanburyState medianUS median
Typical home value$494,219$444,911$288,527
Median sale price$510,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,502/mo$2,248/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,839$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Danbury, CT?
$494,219.
What is the median sale price in Danbury, CT?
$510,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Danbury, CT?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Danbury, CT?
Typical rent: $2,502/month.
Is Danbury, CT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 232 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the radon potential in Danbury, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Danbury, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Danbury, CT?
20 schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Danbury, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Danbury, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Danbury, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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