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Population in 2019: 84,694 (96% urban, 4% rural).
Population change since 2000: +13.2%
 
Males: 41,695  (49.2%)
Females: 42,999  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

40.4 years
Connecticut median age:

41.2 years

Zip codes: 06804, 06810, 06811.

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Estimated median household income in 2019: $72,226 (it was $53,664 in 2000)
Danbury:

$72,226
CT:

$78,833

Estimated per capita income in 2019: $36,720 (it was $24,500 in 2000)

Danbury city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $296,400 (it was $174,600 in 2000)
Danbury:

$296,400
CT:

$280,700

Mean prices in 2019: all housing units: $339,889; detached houses: $377,210; townhouses or other attached units: $294,214; in 2-unit structures: $297,668; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $272,826; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $233,094; mobile homes: $73,265

Median gross rent in 2019: $1,494.

March 2019 cost of living index in Danbury: 132.1 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 10.7%
(7.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.9% for Black residents, 16.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 31.7% for American Indian residents, 17.4% for other race residents, 10.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Danbury, CT (2019)
    • 43,56551.4%White alone
    • 24,75329.2%Hispanic
    • 8,97810.6%Black alone
    • 5,1546.1%Asian alone
    • 1,6922.0%Two or more races
    • 4020.5%Other race alone
    • 1480.2%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 88 registered sex offenders living in Danbury, Connecticut as of June 10, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Danbury is 966 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Danbury by year

Type

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2013

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2016

2017

2018

2019
Murders
(per 100,000)		4
(5.1)		2
(2.5)		1
(1.3)		2
(2.5)		2
(2.5)		1
(1.2)		1
(1.2)		2
(2.4)		1
(1.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(1.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(1.2)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		11
(14.0)		20
(25.0)		15
(18.8)		25
(31.4)		21
(25.8)		34
(42.0)		23
(28.1)		25
(30.0)		31
(36.8)		45
(53.3)		30
(35.2)		19
(22.2)		21
(24.5)		15
(17.6)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		62
(78.9)		75
(93.9)		41
(51.4)		50
(62.7)		46
(56.6)		76
(93.8)		45
(55.0)		53
(63.6)		64
(75.9)		64
(75.8)		75
(87.9)		71
(82.9)		40
(46.6)		28
(32.9)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		55
(70.0)		49
(61.3)		52
(65.2)		53
(66.5)		47
(57.9)		53
(65.4)		40
(48.8)		28
(33.6)		54
(64.1)		48
(56.9)		56
(65.6)		72
(84.1)		72
(83.9)		53
(62.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		257
(326.9)		275
(344.2)		275
(344.8)		219
(274.7)		258
(317.6)		343
(423.2)		287
(350.5)		221
(265.1)		230
(272.9)		178
(210.9)		168
(196.9)		90
(105.1)		128
(149.2)		132
(155.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		1,191
(1,515)		1,069
(1,338)		1,237
(1,551)		1,219
(1,529)		1,177
(1,449)		1,183
(1,460)		1,201
(1,467)		972
(1,166)		1,007
(1,195)		1,070
(1,268)		1,056
(1,237)		942
(1,100)		926
(1,079)		827
(971.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		153
(194.6)		138
(172.7)		114
(142.9)		98
(122.9)		80
(98.5)		62
(76.5)		74
(90.4)		64
(76.8)		115
(136.4)		113
(133.9)		139
(162.9)		73
(85.3)		109
(127.0)		86
(101.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(1.3)		3
(3.8)		3
(3.8)		6
(7.5)		5
(6.2)		5
(6.2)		6
(7.3)		2
(2.4)		3
(3.6)		6
(7.1)		5
(5.9)		1
(1.2)		8
(9.3)		4
(4.7)
City-Data.com crime index158.1156.9143.6152.4142.2171.4141.6125.9145.2153.0143.9120.0114.196.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 270.6. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

- means the value is smaller than the state average.
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City-data.com crime index in Danbury, CT

Crime rate in Danbury detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 153 (148 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.74
Connecticut average:

2.01
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Ancestries: Italian (8.3%), Brazilian (7.6%), Irish (4.6%), Portuguese (4.5%), American (3.4%), German (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/1702

Elevation: 378 feet

Land area: 42.1 square miles.

Population density: 2,011 people per square mile   (low).

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27,227 residents are foreign born (22.8% Latin America, 3.7% Asia, 3.5% Europe).

This city:

32.2%
Connecticut:

14.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2019: $4,898 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2019: $5,299 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (44.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Bethel, CT (1.8 miles ),
New Fairfield, CT (2.3 miles ),
Brookfield, CT (2.3 miles ),
Putnam Lake, NY (2.5 miles ),
Peach Lake, NY (2.6 miles ),
Brewster Hill, NY (2.8 miles ),
Southeast, NY (2.8 miles ),
Redding, CT (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 41.40 N, Longitude: 73.46 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -183 (-0.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 19,423 (40.9%)

Area code: 203

Distribution of median household income in Danbury, CT in 2019
Distribution of house value in Danbury, CT in 2019
Danbury satellite photo by USGS

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Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 89 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 1998: 109 buildings, average cost: $115,800
  • 1999: 202 buildings, average cost: $120,600
  • 2000: 315 buildings, average cost: $135,500
  • 2001: 222 buildings, average cost: $137,800
  • 2002: 256 buildings, average cost: $145,300
  • 2003: 199 buildings, average cost: $103,000
  • 2004: 435 buildings, average cost: $130,600
  • 2005: 514 buildings, average cost: $124,500
  • 2006: 115 buildings, average cost: $188,100
  • 2007: 236 buildings, average cost: $195,700
  • 2008: 61 buildings, average cost: $214,100
  • 2009: 74 buildings, average cost: $224,600
  • 2010: 119 buildings, average cost: $172,100
  • 2011: 103 buildings, average cost: $216,300
  • 2012: 104 buildings, average cost: $215,400
  • 2013: 88 buildings, average cost: $228,100
  • 2014: 201 buildings, average cost: $238,400
  • 2015: 69 buildings, average cost: $252,600
  • 2016: 57 buildings, average cost: $260,300
  • 2017: 120 buildings, average cost: $266,400
  • 2018: 80 buildings, average cost: $266,500
  • 2019: 90 buildings, average cost: $263,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Danbury, CT residents
Average permit cost in Danbury, CT
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

7.7%
Connecticut:

7.7%
Historical population in Danbury, CT
Historical housing units in Danbury, CT

Population change in the 1990s: +9,241 (+14.1%).
Most common industries in Danbury, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Educational services (4.2%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Social assistance (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Danbury, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2019
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.1%)
  • Computer specialists (3.1%)
  • Cashiers (3.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2019
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Computer specialists (5.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (3.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2019
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.5%)
  • Cashiers (3.1%)

Average climate in Danbury, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 94.1. This is worse than average.

City:

94.1
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.344. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.344
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 8.56. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.56
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.152. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.152
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 7.93. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.93
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Danbury-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the Danbury city center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1962, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.4 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Danbury-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 181.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 215.4 miles away from Danbury center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 213.7 miles away from Danbury center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 339.3 miles away from Danbury center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 173.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 153.8 miles away from Danbury center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fairfield County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 11

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzards: 3, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Main business address for: ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC (WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, (NO UPHOLSTERED)), PENWEST PHARMACEUTICALS CO (PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS), PAINCARE HOLDINGS INC (SERVICES-MISC HEALTH & ALLIED SERVICES, NEC), ATMI INC (INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS), FUELCELL ENERGY INC (MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES), UNION CARBIDE CORP /NEW/ (INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS), COGNITRONICS CORP (TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH APPARATUS), PRAXAIR INC (INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS).

Hospitals in Danbury:

  • ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY BECK (3 BECKERLE ST)
  • ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY MOUN (6 MOUNTAINVILLE ROAD)
  • DANBURY HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 24 HOSPITAL AVE)

Nursing Homes in Danbury:

  • DANBURY HEALTH CARE CTR (107 OSBORNE ST)
  • DANBURY PAVILION HEALTHCARE (22 HOSPITAL AVENUE)
  • FILOSA, FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION (13 HAKIM ST)
  • GLEN HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (1 GLEN HILL RD)
  • HANCOCK HALL (31 STAPLES ST)
  • POPE JOHN PAUL I I CENTER (33 LINCOLN AVENUE)

Dialysis Facilities in Danbury:

  • DANBURY HOSPITAL (111 OSBORNE STREET, SUITE 211)

Home Health Centers in Danbury:

  • DANBURY VNA INC (4 LIBERTY ST)
  • REGIONAL HOSPICE OF WESTERN CT (405 MAIN STREET)

Airports and heliports located in Danbury:

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Colleges/Universities in Danbury:

  • Western Connecticut State University (Full-time enrollment: 5,345; Location: 181 White Street; Public; Website: www.wcsu.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute-Danbury (Full-time enrollment: 317; Location: 44 Shelter Rock Rd; Private, for-profit; Website: www.ridley.edu)
  • Paul Mitchell the School-Danbury (Full-time enrollment: 135; Location: 2 National Place; Private, for-profit; Website: danbury.paulmitchell.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Danbury:

  • Sacred Heart University (about 17 miles; Fairfield, CT; Full-time enrollment: 5,650)
  • Fairfield University (about 20 miles; Fairfield, CT; FT enrollment: 4,640)
  • Norwalk Community College (about 21 miles; Norwalk, CT; FT enrollment: 4,085)
  • Housatonic Community College (about 22 miles; Bridgeport, CT; FT enrollment: 3,677)
  • University of Bridgeport (about 22 miles; Bridgeport, CT; FT enrollment: 3,708)
  • Post University (about 22 miles; Waterbury, CT; FT enrollment: 5,808)
  • Naugatuck Valley Community College (about 23 miles; Waterbury, CT; FT enrollment: 4,491)

Public high schools in Danbury:

Private high schools in Danbury:

  • IMMACULATE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 361, Location: 73 SOUTHERN BLVD, Grades: 9-12)
  • WOOSTER SCHOOL (Students: 325, Location: 91 MIRY BROOK RD, Grades: PK-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Danbury:

Private elementary/middle schools in Danbury:

  • ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 307, Location: 370 MAIN ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL (Students: 294, Location: 85 GREAT PLAIN RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 218, Location: 44A SHELTER ROCK RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST PETER SCHOOL (Students: 147, Location: 98 MAIN ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 97, Location: 18 CLAPBOARD RIDGE RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • PATHWAYS ACADEMY (Students: 27, Location: 13 ROSE ST, Grades: 6-8, Boys only)
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Libraries in Danbury:

  • LONG RIDGE LIBRARY (Operating income: $3,245,268; Location: 191 LONG RIDGE RD.; 413,790 books; 135 e-books; 10,590 audio materials; 13,428 video materials; 8 local licensed databases; 19 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 459 print serial subscriptions; 30 electronic serial subscriptions)
  • DANBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,306,879; Location: 170 MAIN ST.; 100,587 books; 4,148 e-books; 8,610 audio materials; 10,324 video materials; 11 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 323 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

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  • Immanuel Lutheran School (grades preschool through 8th) moved to new location at 18 Clapboard Ridge Road in Danbury. Website is www.immanuellutheranschool.org

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Danbury: Stanley Lasker Richter Municipal Golf Course (A), Danbury Fairgrounds (B), Long Ridge (C), Orchard Industrial Park (D), Danbury Railroad Museum (E), Ridgewood Country Club (F), Commerce Park (G), Fairfield County Courthouse (H), Danbury Scott-Fanton Museum (I), Danbury Public Library (J), Danbury Museum and Historical Society Research Library (K), Danbury Museum and Historical Society (L), Danbury Law Library (M), Danbury Hospital Health Science Library (N), Connecticut Department of Justice Centralized Library (O), Charles Ives Center for the Performing Arts (P), Ruth A Haas Library (Q), Military Museum of Southern New England (R), Marcus Hall (S), Danbury Health Care Affiliates (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Route 6 Shopping Center (1), Plumtrees Plaza Shopping Center (2), Nutmeg Square Shopping Center (3), North Street Shopping Center (4), Danbury Shopping Center (5), Danbury Fair Shopping Mall Shopping Center (6), Berkshire Shopping Center (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Danbury include: PENWEST PHARMACEUTICALS CO (A), PAINCARE HOLDINGS INC (B), ATMI INC (C), FUELCELL ENERGY INC (D), UNION CARBIDE CORP /NEW/ (E), COGNITRONICS CORP (F), PRAXAIR INC (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Danbury include: Advent Christian Church (A), Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (B), Baptist Church of Danbury (C), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (D), Church of the Nazarene (E), Community of the Cross Church (F), Congregation B'Nai Israel (G), Danbury Church of Christ (H), Danbury Lighthouse Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Old Main Street Cemetery (1), Pembroke Cemetery (2), Saint Peters Cemetery (3), Wooster Cemetery (4), Wooster Street Cemetery (5), Mill Plain Cemetery (6), Great Plain Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Sugar Hollow Pond (A), Turtle Pond (B), Lake Wackawana (C), Waubeeka Lake (D), Corner Pond (E), Dickens Pond (F), Doyles Pond (G), Kellners Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Limekiln Brook (A), Padanaram Brook (B), Parks Pond Brook (C), Sawmill River (D), Miry Brook (E), Kissen Brook (F), East Lake Brook (G), Sympaug Brook (H), Kohanza Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Danbury include: Wooster Mountain State Park (1), Danbury Town Park (2), Rogers Park (3), Bear Mountain Reservation (4), Farringtons Park (5), Hatters Park (6), Kenosia Park (7), Main Street Historic District (8), Main Street Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Danbury Scott-Fanton Museum & Historical Socty Inc (43 Main Street) (1), IVES Charles Birthplace Museum (5 Mountainville Road) (2), Danbury Railway Museum Inc (120 White Street) (3), Danbury Ski Club (Ski & Helicopter Tours; 6 Bates Place) (4), Danbury City - Administrative Departments- All Other Departments Not Listed A (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 155 Deer Hill Avenue) (5), Fun Station USA (Amusement & Theme Parks; 40 Mill Plain Road) (6), Phoenix Amusements Inc (Amusement & Theme Parks; 7 Backus Avenue) (7), Game World (Amusement & Theme Parks; Danbury Fair Mall) (8), Comet Amusements CO (Amusement & Theme Parks; 184 Osborne Street) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Teddy's Restaurant (80 Newtown Road) (1), Ethan Allen Hotel (21 Lake Avenue Extension) (2), Comfort Suites Danbury (89 Mill Plain Road) (3), Howe Hospitality Consulting (40 Gregory Sreet) (4), Four Seasons Landscaping (15 Michael Street) (5), Hilton Garden Inn Danbury (119 Mill Plain Road) (6), Quality Inn Danbury (6 Newtowne Road) (7), LA Brasserie at the Danbury Hilton & Towers (18 Old Ridgebury Road) (8), Sheraton Danbury Hotel (18 Old Ridgebury Road) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Connecticut State - Judicial Branch- Geographical Areas GA Criminal-Motor Vehicle-Smal- (146 White Street) (1), Connecticut State - Judicial District of Danbury- Judicial Branch (319 Main Street) (2), Connecticut State - Superior Court- Judicial Department- Judicial District Of Dan (146 White Street) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Charles Ives - (1874-1954), composer, Edward A. Craig - Lieutenant General, Jonathan Brandis - Actor, Amos Starr Cooke - Businessman, David Cappiello - Politician, Donald B. Smith - General, Edward L. Rowan - Psychiatrist, Ian K. Smith - Physician, Jerry Nadeau - Racing driver, Ken Green (golfer) - College golfer.

Fairfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Danbury and their reported violations in the past:

DANBURY WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 62,000, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2014, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-15-2014), St Public Notif requested (APR-15-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: TTHM
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2008 and JUN-2008, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-13-2008), St Compliance achieved (NOV-06-2008)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In FEB-2007. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-21-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAY-25-2007)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 102 regular monitoring violations
  • One other older monitoring violation
CEDAR PARK MHP (Serves NC, Population served: 300, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2012), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-18-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-18-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-28-2013)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
AQUA VISTA ASSOC, INC - UPPER SYSTEM (Population served: 260, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-12-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-19-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-05-2012), St Compliance achieved (OCT-09-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-20-2010)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
HAWTHORNE TERRACE ASSOC (Population served: 156, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
BROOKFIELD HILLS CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS (Address: 1704 Eaton Court , Population served: 144, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
SNUG HARBOR DEVELOPMENT CORP (Population served: 144, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-07-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-07-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-18-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-10-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-10-2012), St Public Notif received (OCT-23-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (NOV-01-2010), St Public Notif requested (NOV-10-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-05-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-05-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-02-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-13-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-13-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-20-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-13-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-13-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-26-2012)
  • 3 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In SEP-24-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-25-2012), St Public Notif requested (DEC-12-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-20-2012)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
AQUA VISTA ASSOC, INC - LOWER SYSTEM (Population served: 128, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-02-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-05-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-22-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-20-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-02-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-03-2009)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
DANBURY WATER DEPT-RIDGEVIEW GARDENS (Address: 155 DEER HILL ROAD , Population served: 116, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-15-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-15-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-25-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-15-2011), St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2011)
  • 54 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Danbury that have no violations reported:

  • LAKE WAUBEEKA ASSOCIATION (Population served: 712, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater under infl of surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.2%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Danbury in 2010:

  • 1,780 people in college/university student housing
  • 1,339 people in federal prisons
  • 538 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 79 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 77 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 61 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 52 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 25 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 2 people in correctional residential facilities

People in group quarters in Danbury in 2000:

  • 1,326 people in federal prisons and detention centers
  • 933 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 684 people in nursing homes
  • 103 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 43 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 20 people in other group homes
  • 10 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 7 people in religious group quarters
  • 2 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Banks with most branches in Danbury (2011 data):

  • Union Savings Bank: Mill Plain Branch, Commerce Branch, at 226 Main Street, North Street Branch, So Main Branch. Info updated 2011/11/30: Bank assets: $2,496.5 mil, Deposits: $1,625.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 29 total offices
  • Savings Bank of Danbury: Mill Plain Road Branch, Plumtrees Plaza Branch, Hayestown Branch, Savings Bank Of Danbury, West Street Branch. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $762.3 mil, Deposits: $611.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices
  • Webster Bank, National Association: Danbury - Main Street Office, Danbury Branch, Danbury Branch, North St Shopping Ce Branch. Info updated 2008/12/23: Bank assets: $18,674.3 mil, Deposits: $13,861.5 mil, headquarters in Waterbury, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 167 total offices, Holding Company: Webster Financial Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Danbury Branch, Danbury N St Shopping Ctr, Danbury Commerce Park, Mill Plain Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Bank of America, National Association: Danbury Central Branch, Danbury-Mill Plain Branch, Berkshire Shopping Center Branch, Germantown Road Branch. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Stony Hill Branch, North Street - Danbury Branch, Danbury Lake Ave Branch. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • People's United Bank: Mill Plain Stop And Shop Branch at 44 Lake Avenue Ext., branch established on 1997/01/14; Nutmeg Square Stop And Shop Branch at 72 Newtown Road, branch established on 1996/02/06. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
  • Fairfield County Bank: Danbury Federal Road Branch at 114 Federal Road, branch established on 2007/07/10. Info updated 2012/01/12: Bank assets: $1,441.4 mil, Deposits: $1,172.5 mil, headquarters in Ridgefield, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 22 total offices
  • Newtown Savings Bank: Danbury Branch at 30 Main Street, branch established on 2002/03/04. Info updated 2012/01/26: Bank assets: $955.5 mil, Deposits: $704.6 mil, headquarters in Newtown, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Danbury:

Marital status in Danbury, CT
  • Never married: 33.0%
  • Now married: 48.0%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Danbury:

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2019
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2019
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.5
Connecticut average:

12.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2019
Means of transportation to work in 2019 - Danbury
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Danbury, CT (based on Fairfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic404,34194
Mainline Protestant82,604175
Evangelical Protestant46,888242
Other32,50195
Orthodox9,21521
Black Protestant4,14427
None337,136-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 223
Here:

2.50 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
This county:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 76
Here:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 151
Fairfield County:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 861
Here:

9.67 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

9.19 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.5%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Fairfield County:

17.9%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.2%
Connecticut:

15.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Danbury:

48.9%
Connecticut:

50.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Danbury:

46.7%
Connecticut:

47.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.5
Connecticut:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Danbury:

20.2%
State:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Danbury:

10.6%
Connecticut:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Danbury:

32.4%
Connecticut:

34.2%

General health condition:
Danbury:

56.5%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Danbury:

80.0%
Connecticut:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Danbury, CT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2019)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 823$6,183,901$90,16686$229,730
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 324$581,961$21,554389$890,216
Police Protection - Officers 141$1,095,381$93,2242$3,687
Firefighters 102$799,840$94,0990$0
Streets and Highways 56$424,096$90,87810$24,782
Water Supply 34$218,940$77,2731$2,157
Financial Administration 26$163,986$75,6867$16,391
Other and Unallocable 26$185,887$85,7942$2,883
Other Government Administration 25$158,917$76,2804$5,764
Local Libraries 23$121,493$63,38821$21,293
Parks and Recreation 17$103,060$72,7482$2,276
Health 14$92,916$79,64210$22,145
Fire - Other 13$112,501$103,8470$0
Police - Other 10$82,666$99,1991$1,150
Airports 5$33,155$79,5720$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 5$25,956$62,2940$0
Judicial and Legal 3$31,104$124,4161$1,227
Natural Resources 3$19,933$79,7320$0
Welfare 2$13,337$80,0227$12,628
Totals for Government 1,652$10,449,027$75,901543$1,236,329

Danbury government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $11,213,000 ($132.39)
    Sewerage: $6,757,000 ($79.78)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,590,000 ($18.77)
    Water Utilities: $1,411,000 ($16.66)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $152,565,000 ($1801.37)
    General - Other: $41,833,000 ($493.93)
    Police Protection: $17,101,000 ($201.92)
    Local Fire Protection: $13,010,000 ($153.61)
    Regular Highways: $7,880,000 ($93.04)
    Water Utilities: $6,903,000 ($81.51)
    Sewerage: $6,714,000 ($79.27)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,916,000 ($69.85)
    Health - Other: $5,765,000 ($68.07)
    Libraries: $2,304,000 ($27.20)
    General Public Buildings: $2,264,000 ($26.73)
    Financial Administration: $2,128,000 ($25.13)
    Central Staff Services: $1,713,000 ($20.23)
    Parking Facilities: $1,017,000 ($12.01)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $949,000 ($11.21)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $835,000 ($9.86)
    Housing and Community Development: $657,000 ($7.76)
    Air Transportation: $528,000 ($6.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $235,000 ($2.77)
    Natural Resources - Other: $230,000 ($2.72)
    Public Welfare - Other: $56,000 ($0.66)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,099,000 ($72.01)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Transit Utilities: $730,000 ($8.62)
    Other - Elementary and Secondary Education: $278,000 ($3.28)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $2,434,000 ($28.74)
    Health - Other: $352,000 ($4.16)
    Air Transportation: $98,000 ($1.16)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($0.06)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $98,705,000 ($1165.43)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $200,000 ($2.36)

Danbury government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $13,102,000 ($154.70)
    Other: $5,720,000 ($67.54)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,768,000 ($32.68)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $1,485,000 ($17.53)
    Parking Facilities: $1,002,000 ($11.83)
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $57,000 ($0.67)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Air Transportation: $945,000 ($11.16)
    Housing and Community Development: $469,000 ($5.54)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Education: $210,000 ($2.48)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,551,000 ($18.31)
    Fines and Forfeits: $296,000 ($3.49)
    Donations From Private Sources: $252,000 ($2.98)
    General Revenue - Other: $11,000 ($0.13)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $9,390,000 ($110.87)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $72,720,000 ($858.62)
    General Local Government Support: $31,193,000 ($368.30)
    Other: $2,573,000 ($30.38)
    Sewerage: $43,000 ($0.51)
  • Tax - Property: $209,306,000 ($2471.32)
    Other License: $3,511,000 ($41.46)

Danbury government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $168,268,000 ($1986.78)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $163,600,000 ($1931.66)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,308,000 ($534.96)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $40,640,000 ($479.85)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $64,000,000 ($755.66)
    End of Fiscal Year: $39,000,000 ($460.48)

Danbury government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $578,000 ($6.82)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $94,027,000 ($1110.20)

4.33% of this county's 2016 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2015 ($133,139 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.33%
Connecticut average:

4.51%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($6,479 average AGI)
Fairfield County:

0.05%
Connecticut average:

0.04%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2015 and 2016:
from New Haven County, CT  0.69% ($67,908 average AGI)
from Westchester County, NY  0.55% ($142,930)
from New York County, NY  0.38% ($371,382)


5.30% of this county's 2015 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2016 ($189,628 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.30%
Connecticut average:

5.34%

0.10% of residents moved to foreign countries ($5,815 average AGI)
Fairfield County:

0.10%
Connecticut average:

0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2015 and 2016:
to New Haven County, CT  0.89% ($57,745 average AGI)
to New York County, NY  0.41% ($196,777)
to Westchester County, NY  0.26% ($144,605)
Businesses in Danbury, CT
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven2J. Jill1
A&P1J.Crew1
ALDO1JCPenney1
AT&T2JoS. A. Bank1
Abercrombie & Fitch1Jones New York4
Abercrombie Kids1Journeys1
Advance Auto Parts1Justice1
Aeropostale1KFC2
American Eagle Outfitters1Kroger1
Ann Taylor1La Quinta1
Apple Store1Lane Bryant1
Applebee's1Lane Furniture1
Arby's2LensCrafters1
Audi1Lowe's1
AutoZone1Macy's1
Avenue1Marriott3
Banana Republic1Marshalls1
Barnes & Noble1MasterBrand Cabinets10
Baskin-Robbins1Mazda1
Bath & Body Works1McDonald's4
Bed Bath & Beyond1Men's Wearhouse2
Blockbuster1Motherhood Maternity2
Brookstone1New Balance3
Budget Car Rental2New York & Co1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Nike6
Burger King2Old Navy1
Burlington Coat Factory1Olive Garden1
CVS4Outback1
Cache1Outback Steakhouse1
Casual Male XL1Pac Sun1
Charlotte Russe1Panda Express1
Chevrolet1Papa John's Pizza1
Chico's1Payless2
Chuck E. Cheese's1Penske1
Clarks1Pier 1 Imports1
Cold Stone Creamery1Pottery Barn1
Coldwater Creek1Quality1
Comfort Suites1RadioShack3
DHL1Red Lobster1
Decora Cabinetry2Rite Aid3
Dennys1Ruby Tuesday1
Domino's Pizza1SAS Shoes1
DressBarn1Sears2
Dressbarn1Sephora1
Dunkin Donuts10Soma Intimates1
Eddie Bauer1Spencer Gifts1
Ethan Allen1Sprint Nextel4
Express1Staples2
Famous Footwear1Starbucks3
Fashion Bug1Stop & Shop2
FedEx17Subaru1
Finish Line1Subway7
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Super 81
Foot Locker1T-Mobile3
Ford1Taco Bell2
Forever 211The Cheesecake Factory1
GNC2Toyota1
GameStop3Toys"R"Us3
Gap1Trader Joe's1
Gymboree1True Value2
H&M1U-Haul4
H&R Block3UPS16
Haagen-Dazs1Vans4
Hilton2Verizon Wireless1
Holiday Inn1Victoria's Secret1
Hollister Co.1Volkswagen1
Home Depot1Walgreens2
Honda1Walmart1
Hot Topic1Wet Seal1
Hyundai1YMCA2

Strongest AM radio stations in Danbury:

  • WREF (850 AM; 3 kW; RIDGEFIELD, CT; Owner: THE BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WINE (940 AM; 1 kW; BROOKFIELD, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Danbury:

  • WDAQ (98.3 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXCI (91.7 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WFAR (93.3 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: DANBURY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKI (95.1 FM; BROOKFIELD, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDBY (105.5 FM; PATTERSON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEZN-FM (99.9 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSHU-FM (91.1 FM; FAIRFIELD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INC.)
  • WMNR (88.1 FM; MONROE, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPKN (89.5 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WPKN, INC.)
  • WFAF (106.3 FM; MOUNT KISCO, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • W206AW (89.1 FM; PAWLING, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WPLJ (95.5 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WPLJ-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • WRXC (90.1 FM; SHELTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)

TV broadcast stations around Danbury:

  • W22BN (Channel 22; DANBURY, CT; Owner: it COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • WNYW (Channel 5; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEDW (Channel 49; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBS-TV (Channel 2; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNJU (Channel 47; LINDEN, NJ; Owner: WNJU LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WPXN-TV (Channel 31; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WXNY-LP (Channel 32; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFUT (Channel 68; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC)
  • WSAH (Channel 43; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Danbury: Nathan E. Hickok.

Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Danbury fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2019 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 109Number of bridges
  • 712ft / 217mTotal length
  • 3,358,496Total average daily traffic
  • 273,867Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,127,993Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
New bridges in Danbury, CT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 591960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 251980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 62000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Danbury, CT
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 100 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Danbury)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Danbury, CT)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 54 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 228 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Danbury)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Danbury)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 134 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 14 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED203$257,433367$231,4501,320$242,05670$180,9432$350,000109$239,3495$186,800
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED13$231,92337$209,946131$244,60311$125,5450$09$141,1112$56,500
APPLICATIONS DENIED38$236,92162$212,597535$260,24351$111,6670$053$210,2263$45,667
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN37$258,75757$195,053299$247,1849$206,7780$012$167,6670$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$260,0007$201,85790$239,8894$172,0000$010$183,3000$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 14 tracts in Danbury, CT

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 13 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED35$277,25730$284,6670$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED23$276,91314$306,4291$270,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED9$239,11116$292,3130$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$175,0005$263,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS4$204,7502$302,0000$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Danbury, CT
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Danbury, CT - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 168. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 249 took place in 2007, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Danbury, CT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (38.8%), and Structure Fires (37.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Danbury, CT
    • 1,11038.8%Outside Fires
    • 1,07137.4%Structure Fires
    • 57019.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1123.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Danbury, CT

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Danbury, Connecticut:

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites, 116 Newtown Rd, Danbury, Connecticut 06810 , Phone: (203) 798-1200, Fax: (203) 794-1542
  • Ethan Allen Hotel, 21 Lk Avenue Ext, Danbury, Connecticut 06811 , Phone: (800) 742-1776, Fax: (203) 791-9673
  • Crowne Plaza Danbury, 18 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, Connecticut 06810 , Phone: (203) 794-0600, Fax: (203) 798-7735
  • Quality Inn & Suites, 78 Federal Rd, Danbury, Connecticut 06810 , Phone: (203) 743-6701, Fax: (203) 743-1825
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 89 Ml Plain Rd, Danbury, Connecticut 06811 , Phone: (203) 205-0800, Fax: (203) 205-0801
  • Courtyard By Marriott - Danbury, 3 Eagle Rd, Danbury, Connecticut 06810 , Phone: (203) 730-2228, Fax: (203) 730-6667
  • Hampton Inn Danbury, 81 Newtown Rd, Danbury, Connecticut 06810 , Phone: (203) 748-6677, Fax: (203) 744-0891
All 7 fire-safe hotels and motels in Danbury, Connecticut
Most common first names in Danbury, CT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary63480.7 years
John56274.8 years
Joseph38375.8 years
William35073.6 years
Anna30183.3 years
George27874.2 years
Helen25580.1 years
Margaret24581.4 years
Edward24373.2 years
Charles22776.2 years
Most common last names in Danbury, CT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith8973.2 years
Miller5976.8 years
Anderson5574.6 years
Brown5273.9 years
Johnson4877.3 years
Davis4775.1 years
Taylor4675.3 years
Murphy4476.4 years
Keane4174.6 years
Williams4074.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Danbury, CT
  • 41.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.5%Utility gas
  • 20.9%Electricity
  • 4.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Wood
  • 0.9%Other fuel
  • 0.4%No fuel used
  • 0.1%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Danbury, CT
  • 42.6%Utility gas
  • 39.0%Electricity
  • 13.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%No fuel used
  • 0.3%Wood
  • 0.2%Other fuel


Danbury compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.

Danbury on our top lists:

  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: administrative and support and waste management services (population 50,000+)"
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  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Brazil (population 500+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: administrative and support and waste management services (population 50,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Southern Africa (population 500+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Ecuador (population 500+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index decrease from 2011 to 2012 (population 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: other services, except public administration (population 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: retail trade (population 50,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: construction and extraction occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: manufacturing (population 50,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest city-data.com crime index per police officer (population 50,000+)"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in South America (population 500+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: transportation occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of assaults per 100,000 residents (population 50,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest property tax revenues per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Portugal (population 500+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in federal prisons and detention centers (population 1,000+)"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Dominican Republic (population 500+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic adherents"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
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