Danbury
- Town in Connecticut
Town
Danbury
- grade BOverall Grade
- Town in Connecticut
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 201 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$299,600
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,466
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault62.2national 282.7
- Murder1.2national 6.1
- Rape17.6national 40.7
- Robbery32.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary155national 500.1
- Theft971national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft101national 284
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Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$73,297
National
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Rating 3.76 out of 5 201 reviews
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Danbury has so much to offer as a city! There are a variety of restaurants from different cultural backgrounds to choose from. The nightlife is present depending on the location, and the education is prominent. There are only two public High Schools and one private. The two public High Schools (Danbury High School and Abbott Tech) are good schools. The college prep between Danbury High School and Abbott varies. Furthermore, Abbott helps prep students for a specific trade or trade school while DHS focuses more on sending kids to college.
Danbury is a nice town because it is a small city but it is safe and an ok place to raise kids. The public school systems could be much better but Danbury has a lot of towns in the surrounding area that is beautiful and has great public school systems. There should be way more things for children from middle to lower-income families to do because many of the things that are offered can be on the higher end so it excludes children that are at a disadvantage. I also believe that more recreational sports places for our youth could be built. Danbury is desirable because of its proximity to New York City and the ability to have the small-town feel but drive a few minutes and have a variety of stores/restaurants available to you. Overall, I believe there are other small cities that offer better schools, more family friendly activities and a less congested living environment. If you don't mind overcrowding with average job opportunities then it is not the worst place to consider for living.
Firstly, I’m gonna nitpick the fact that this site is calling Danbury a town. It’s a city not a town. It’s literally the City of Danbury. But anyways, I’ve lived in Danbury my whole life and it has its pros and cons. The public school system is amazing considering we have the largest high school in CT. Danbury High has greater opportunities than any other high school in the state. We have the mall which does provide a decent amount of job opportunities and there’s been lots of new apartments/homes being built for housing opportunities. Prices may not be the greatest but that depends on where you are in Danbury really. It’s an extremely diverse city and we’re also a pretty quick drive to NY. Overall, it’s not the worst place in CT at all. Personally, it’s better being in Danbury than being in Waterbury or Hartford soooo.