Housing
Home prices and rent in Danbury
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Connecticut and the U.S.
Census geography: Danbury town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Danbury vs. Connecticut and the U.S.
| Danbury | Connecticut | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $411,200 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,846 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $83,393 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 54% | 67% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1967 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,600 | $299,600 | $411,200 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,269 | $1,466 | $1,846 |
| Median household income | $65,981 | $73,297 | $83,393 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA · Western Connecticut Planning Region. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $156,800. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $82,000 | $93,700 | $105,400 | $117,100 | $126,500 | $135,850 | $145,250 | $154,600 |
| Very low income (50%) | $54,900 | $62,750 | $70,600 | $78,400 | $84,700 | $90,950 | $97,250 | $103,500 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $32,950 | $37,650 | $42,350 | $47,050 | $50,850 | $54,600 | $58,350 | $62,150 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Danbury?
$411,200, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $366,900 in Connecticut and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Danbury?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,846 a month, versus $1,488 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Danbury?
The median home value went from $295,600 in 2014 to $411,200 in 2024 (+39%).
What is fair market rent in Danbury?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA is $1,671 for a studio, $2,071 for one bedroom and $2,399 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Danbury town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Values are estimates with margins of error.