Comparing Danbury and Ridgefield
| Danbury Read the guide | Ridgefield Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $498,500 | $1,080,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +6.1% | +13.7% |
| Price per sq ft | $282 | $398 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 102% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 712 | 308 |
| Median days on market | 25 | 21 |
| Homes for sale now | 165 | 52 |
| Months of supply | 2.8 | 2 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,660 sq ft · built 1977 | 4 bd · 2,770 sq ft · built 1971 |
| Home types | 46% single-family · 46% condo · 8% multi-family | 79% single-family · 20% condo · 1% multi-family |
| Population | 88,692 | 25,300 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 42.0 | 34.5 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 25.23 | 28.36 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$8,800/yr | ~$21,400/yr |
| Public schools | 20 | 9 |
| Parks and preserves | 30 | 132 |
Market figures: SmartMLS closed residential sales, last 12 months; a town with fewer than 10 sales shows n/a. The tax estimate is the median sale price × Connecticut's 70% assessment × the town-wide mill rate (special taxing districts and actual assessments differ). Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Mill rates: CT Office of Policy and Management. School counts: NCES. Parks: OpenStreetMap contributors.