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Danbury, TX


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Danbury, Texas

Danbury, Texas is 29 miles SE of Missouri City, Texas (center to center) and 37 miles S of Houston, Texas. It is in Brazoria county. The city is part of the Brazoria metro area. The population of Danbury is 1,611.

The People and Families of Danbury

In Danbury, about 64% of adults are married. Danbury, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Danbury.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Danbury had a median family income of $56,250. Danbury is one of the richer cities in Texas.

Political Inclinations

Among Danbury political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,204. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Danbury Housing

Of the housing in Danbury, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Danbury, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Danbury Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 18%Danbury Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Danbury, TX

Comparing Danbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity83
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population12
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime34
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