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Germantown

Germantown

Suburban Neighborhood in Danbury, Connecticut

Fairfield County 06810

$450,273 Average Value
$284 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

A short walk away from Danbury’s amenities

A small section of Danbury, Germantown is a mix of residential and commercial buildings just off the interstate. Here, quiet Cape Cods and bungalows are a short walk away from various schools, ranging from the local middle school to the campus of Western Connecticut State University. Residents are also a short walk from one of the larger employers in the area, Bradbury Hospital, and the numerous popular eateries surrounding the neighborhood. While it is a short drive to reach the excitement of the city center or local parks, locals enjoy a quiet and serene environment that combines the best of urban and suburban amenities. “Everything is very close by,” says Alessandra Casiello, the innovation and sustainability librarian at the Danbury Library who has lived in the area for over four years. “It is only a 20-minute drive to get from one end of the city to the other.”

Germantown has plenty of Cape Cod-style homes
Germantown has plenty of Cape Cod-style homes
The Western Connecticut University campus is a beautiful place to walk in Germantown.
The Western Connecticut University campus is a beautiful place to walk in Germantown.
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I-84 and commuter rails

Much like the rest of Danbury, Germantown offers plenty of options to get around quickly and easily. Interstate 84 lines the neighborhood's northern end and provides commuters with an easy route to the greater Danbury area. The Danbury commuter rail station is also near the neighborhood and offers an alternative to driving to local cities like Norwalk or a bit farther into Manhattan. For trips unreachable by car or train, the Westchester County Airport is 35 miles southwest of the neighborhood. Medical care is within walking distance of Germantown, as the Danbury Hospital takes up a large portion of the western end of the neighborhood.

Family-owned Danbury staples

For a night out, many locals head to Atlantic, a family-owned Portuguese restaurant in the neighborhood that “specializes in steak and fish,” Casiello says. The restaurant offers karaoke on Friday nights and “many people go there for anniversaries because of its specialized options.” Sweet treats are also easily accessible, with community staples like IL Bacio Ice Cream being a short walk away. The shop is also family-owned and has been serving the community for over 20 years. One feature that makes it an icon in the city is the “walls of photographs of Danbury residents eating ice cream,” Casiello says. Many locals choose to stock up their own kitchens at the nearby CTown Supermarkets, but there are also plenty of big-box stores like Walmart, 2 miles to the east at the expansive Berkshire Shopping Center.

Come for karaoke and great drinks every Friday night at the Atlantic restaurant in Germantown.
Come for karaoke and great drinks every Friday night at the Atlantic restaurant in Germantown.
Il Baccio Ice Cream in Germantown is the place to stop in for a scoop
Il Baccio Ice Cream in Germantown is the place to stop in for a scoop
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Athletic and aquatic fun in Danbury

Germantown residents are just a quick drive from popular parks in the Danbury area. To the north, Candlewood Park rests along the shores of Lower Pine Cove and offers a beach, two playsets and a sand volleyball court popular in the warmer months of the year. “Lots of city events happen here,” Casiello says. “There are outdoor movie nights in the fall.” Locals can also head south to Rogers Park, home to a number of sports fields often used by athletes of all ages in the spring and summer that are “frequented by ice cream trucks,” Casiello says.

There's no better place to be than the Candlewood Lake in Danbury.
There's no better place to be than the Candlewood Lake in Danbury.
Check out the playground and grab some ice cream at the Rogers Park playground.
Check out the playground and grab some ice cream at the Rogers Park playground.
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Quiet Cape Cods and bungalows by Germantown Road

In Germantown, homebuyers generally find modest Cape Cods with concrete walkups alongside tidy bungalows and ranch-style homes. Lawns tend to be smaller and well-kept in Germantown, with many homes also having garages on the side for extra storage space. Prices in the area typically range from $380,000 to $700,000, with the more expensive homes in the area being closer to Western Connecticut State University. Although the residential streets do not have sidewalks, the quiet atmosphere of the neighborhood allows residents to still take a calm stroll in the morning and evening.

Germantown homes have small, well-manicured lots
Germantown homes have small, well-manicured lots
Germantown also sports multifamily homes
Germantown also sports multifamily homes
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Danbury Public Schools and local universities

Students begin their academic journey at Hayestown Avenue School, which earns a C rating on Niche. Broadview Middle School is in the heart of the neighborhood, receives a C rating and serves grades 6-8. Students can earn their diplomas from Danbury High School, which has a B-minus rating on Niche and has served the Danbury community since 1927. For higher education, locals are also close to Western Connecticut State University, which is particularly well-known for its fine arts and professional courses.

Broadview Middle School is a public school serving grades 6-8
Broadview Middle School is a public school serving grades 6-8
Western Connecticut University is on the border of Germantown and offers local events.
Western Connecticut University is on the border of Germantown and offers local events.
Hayestown Avenue School at 42 Tamarack Avenue serves grades K-5
Hayestown Avenue School at 42 Tamarack Avenue serves grades K-5
Check out the newly renovated facilities of Danbury High School.
Check out the newly renovated facilities of Danbury High School.
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Food trucks and fun in the city center

Residents of Germantown are just a quick trip from the excitement in the heart of Danbury. Locals can relax on the greenery of the city center at Downtown Chow-Down, a “weekly food truck and concert event in the spring and summer,” Casiello says. Locals can also stop by and enjoy the Danbury Street Festival, a pedestrian-only event each June that is “full of vendors and food trucks that line the street,” Casiello says. For year-round education and fun, the Danbury Railway Museum is open by the city center on weekends. It offers a restored train station full of artifacts and a rail yard with over 60 pieces of historic railroad equipment.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Westchester County

47 min drive

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Osborne St & Springside Ave

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Rockwell Rd & Sand Pit Rd

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Germantown Rd & Sand Pit Rd

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Federal Rd & White St

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Danbury Hospital

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Osborne St & Locust Ave

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Locust Ave & Crane St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Germantown US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$382,500
Median Single Family Price
$405,000
Median Townhouse Price
$343,750
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$295,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$284
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Months of Supply
0.50
Median List Price
$370,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
938
Median Year Built
1955
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,647
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,100
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,233
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
756
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

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
5,512
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$60,418
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,026

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

56 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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