Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Danbury

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Danbury is $1,846 per month and the median household income is $83,393 per year, with renters making up 46% of households. Danbury's 10 HUD-assisted and income-based properties offer 671 units for renters who need options below market rate.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Danbury Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 268 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Of the 10 HUD-assisted properties in Danbury mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Danbury

The assisted properties in Danbury score well for walkability. According to Walk Score, the area earns a Walk Score of 91 (Walker's Paradise) and a Bike Score of 47, reflecting good access on foot and moderate cycling conditions nearby.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 20 public schools across 2 districts serve Danbury, including 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Danbury, CT

The median household income in Danbury is $83,393 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,846 per month, which can be a significant burden for households with lower incomes -- making income-restricted housing an important resource in the city.

Danbury has 10 income-restricted properties with a total of 671 units available to renters who qualify based on income. These HUD-assisted and tax-credit properties offer rents set below market rate, typically calculated as a percentage of the area median income (AMI).

• Median household income: $83,393/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,846/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 46% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units in Danbury: 671 across 10 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 10 HUD-assisted properties in Danbury have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for renters in assisted housing here.