Danbury, CT
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$200 Avg asking sale price
$171 Avg asking lease rate
13,478 SF Avg unit lease size
25,482 SF Avg building size for sale
6.95% Average cap rate

Danbury's Demographic Profile

Danbury has 30,782 households and a median income of $79,652, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 84,375
# Households 30,782
Median age 40
Median household income $79,652
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 13,966
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Danbury $145 23,016 SF 8.00%
Ridgefield $162 2,194 SF 11.27%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Danbury $115 64,975 SF 8.39%
Ridgefield $153 17,112 SF 7.50%
Southeast $106 70,086 SF 8.39%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Danbury $280 9,329 SF
Bethel $689 5,530 SF
Ridgefield $153 15,074 SF
Southeast $233 14,008 SF
Brookfield $347 2,788 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Danbury $347 10,342 SF 6.50%
New Milford $320 14,902 SF 6.50%
Bedford $1,247 3,220 SF 4.21%
Oxford $190 208,467 SF 6.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Danbury

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

2 E Hayestown Rd

Danbury, CT 06811

  • 1,584 SF Retail Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

Colonial Plaza

Danbury, CT 06811

  • 7,941 SF Office Building
  • $319,000
For Sale

1 Wallingford Rd

Danbury, CT 06810

  • 13,695 SF Specialty
  • $3,750,000
For Sale

Retail/Mixed Use/2 Commercial Lot Bundle

Redding, CT 06896

  • 6,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,395,000
For Sale

Former Duracell Headquarters

Bethel, CT 06801

  • 311,187 SF Office Building
  • $17,000,000
For Sale

Interstate 84 & Saw Mill Road

Danbury, CT 06810

  • 27 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $6,000,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Danbury pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Danbury $200 25,482 SF
Bethel $241 44,900 SF
Ridgefield $184 6,626 SF
Southeast $202 39,899 SF
Brookfield $231 27,309 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Danbury alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Danbury or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Danbury 84,375 30,782 40 $79,652 3 13,966 -1%
Ridgefield 25,589 9,121 46 $165,799 3 1,643 1%
Brookfield 18,602 7,094 46 $129,573 3 1,378 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Danbury, CT and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Danbury

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Is Danbury a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Danbury offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Danbury?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Danbury. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Danbury?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Danbury. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Danbury compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Danbury. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Danbury acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Danbury, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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