Danielson, CT

Danielson, Connecticut

Danielson, Connecticut, in Windham county, is 23 miles W of Cranston, Rhode Island (center to center) and 57 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. About 4,265 people people live in Danielson.

The People and Families of Danielson

In Danielson, about 41% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Danielson.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Danielson had a median family income of $40,990.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,500) in Danielson than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Danielson Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Danielson, about 41% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Danielson. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Connecticut. Danielson isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Danielson, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Danielson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Danielson, CT

Comparing Danielson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Danielson Almanac

Danielson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Danielson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Danielson residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Danielson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Danielson High Schools (2004)

KILLINGLY HIGH SCHOOL
79 WESTFIELD AVE.
860-779-6620
Serves 989 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

H. H. ELLIS V-T SCHOOL
613 UPPER MAPLE ST.
860-774-8511
A Vocational School
Serves 604 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

HOMEBOUND
369 MAIN STREET
860-779-6600
A Non-traditional School

Danielson Colleges

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Harvard H Ellis Regional Vocational Technical Sch

Quinebaug Valley Community College

(List of All Connecticut Colleges)

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