A vibrant cultural center, Downtown Danbury is a historic district with various local shops, restaurants and art venues. "Downtown Danbury is a melting pot," says Arnold Finaldi, chairman of the Danbury Planning Commission. Area residents can enjoy access to community events, several recreational facilities and green spaces, as well as abundant cultural performances like concerts, film screenings, comedy and live shows. Perhaps most importantly, Downtown Danbury is within reasonably close vicinity of New York City. “Danbury is attracting lots of New York homebuyers for its proximity and easy commute to New York. This is a growing and diverse city, and Downtown Danbury now has more upscale housing, shops and business offices,” says Marie Borner, a local Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty with 29 years of experience.
Residential homes in Downtown Danbury
While there are several modern apartment and townhouse communities available for rent in Downtown Danbury, most properties around or on Main Street are a mix of retail storefronts with residential flats on the upper floors that range from $350,000 to over $1 million. Homes that are a bit removed from the commercial center are usually priced between $350,000 and $700,000, and feature shingle-style houses with wrapped porches, Foursquares, split levels, Colonial Revivals, Queen Annes and occasional Cape Cods. “More people can work remotely now and the taxes here are considerably much lower than in the city. The demand for housing in Danbury is high but stock is very limited, and there is almost no inventory,” Borner says.
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Shopping and dining on Main Street
Many mom-and-pop stores and restaurants are located along Main Street, including the area fixture Mothership on Main, a café with a focus on natural ingredients and organic coffee brews. Holiday Diner is another popular breakfast spot with milkshakes and classic omelets. Local businesses and service shops are also abundant in the area, alongside arts and cultural centers, including the Danbury Museum and Historical Society and the Danbury Library. Additionally, there are plenty of grocery stores and retailers within and around the neighborhood, including Aldi, Walmart and Price Rite Marketplace.
Sit and dine at the local favorite, Holiday Diner in Downtown Danbury
Shop for groceries at Hat City Market on Main Street.
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Events in Downtown Danbury
Downtown Danbury has many seasonal and holiday festivals, including a costume parade for Halloween and winter decoration celebrations. The Danbury Street Festival takes place in June with artisans and food vendors and cultural performances, and locals can show off their dance moves at Dancing Under the Stars, which is a popular summertime outdoor dance party for the public. Catch an arts performance at Danbury Music Center or at The Palace Danbury, and museum lovers can explore the Danbury Railway Museum.
Celebrate Italian heritage at the San Gennaro Festival in Downtown Danbury.
Watch Downtown Danbury shine at the annual Light the Lights celebration.
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Navigating into New York City
Residents may take the Housatonic Area Regional Transit (HARTransit) to navigate into the Greater Danbury Region. Commuters can take the Metro-North Railroad at Danbury station for commuting into New York City. Those who drive can expect about a 70-mile trip via Interstate 684 and Interstate 87 to access the metropolis, and 35 miles to Westchester County Airport. Danbury Hospital is located within 1 mile of Downtown Danbury.
Parks and outdoor spaces around Downtown Danbury
Danbury City Center Green is home to various community events, including the farmers market and Summer in the City Concert Series. Residents may go ice skating at the Danbury Ice Arena, catch a breath of fresh air at Kenndy Park or Elmwood Park and take a walk along Still River. Nearby, the 56-acre Rogers Park provides a more comprehensive recreation experience with athletic and turf fields, ball courts and a pond with nature trails. Those looking for more private facilities may explore the Ridgewood Country Club, which is complete with a golf course, tennis courts, a pool and family activities and events.
Enjoy the city skate park on Patriot Drive.
Join the pickleball hype at the Rogers Park athletic courts.
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Danbury Public Schools
Prospective primary centers include Park Avenue School and South Street School with a C and C-plus Niche score respectively. Rogers Park Middle School scores a C with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Danbury High School rates a B-minus and offers career academy programs in art, design, medicine and technology. Western Connecticut State University and Naugatuck Valley Community College both have campuses in Downtown Danbury.
Danbury High School has a strong athletic program with updated sports facilities.
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Parks in this Area
Danbury City Center Green
Events
Amphitheater
Multi-Purpose Field
Rogers Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer
Kennedy Park
Picnic Area
Events
Walking Paths
Elmwood Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Danbury City Center Skate Park
Skateboard
Multi-Purpose Field
Tom West Park
Playground
Blind Brook Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Walking Paths
Transit
Airport
Westchester County
45 min drive
Bus
Main St & West St
Bus
Main St & West St (Sb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Danbury
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Danbury, Danbury sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Danbury, Danbury over the last 12 months is $256,943, down 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$256,943
Median Townhouse Price
$262,887
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$193
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$274,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
147
Median Year Built
1988
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,164
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,049
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,062
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
518
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,058
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,201
Median Age
38
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,205
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.2%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
70.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
90/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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