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I lived in Danbury, Connecticut for about a year before I decided to move on to living in Brooklyn in New York City, just a few hours south of Danbury. While I lived there, I spoke to thousands of residents, getting to know every neighborhood. I personally loved living there, but if you are looking to move to Danbury, Connecticut, you will want to be sure that it is a good fit for your new home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you decide, I spoke with several of my friends currently living in Danbury, and a few others that have lived there previously. So, does Danbury fit your lifestyle, hobbies, and needs? To help you decide, here are 17 reasons why you might not<\/em> want to move to the town of Danbury, Connecticut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Proximity to New York City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having lived in the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn for a year and a half, I love New York City. A city lifestyle isn’t for everyone, however, and any major city is going to be laden with political strife, heavy traffic, and plenty of tourists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Danbury is across the state border in Connecticut, the outskirts of Yonkers and New Rochelle, the northern ends of New York City are only a 50-minute drive according to Google Maps. Having made the drive many times, I can tell you that New York is not as far as you would think from Danbury, Connecticut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many people, living close to New York City might seem fun! However, there are many people even in Danbury that work in New York City, or work just north of it in White Plains, full-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With living costs in the city being so high, living there is a demanding choice. Many people decide instead to live further out of the city and take the extensive train and railway systems on a long commute each day! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While living in Danbury, Connecticut means you will be quite some distance from New York City, it doesn’t mean you won’t feel the effects in your lifestyle of living within an hour drive of it. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Any trip south means plenty of traffic and confusing freeway systems, unless you want to spend a few hours driving around the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Much of the Town is Densely Populated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being a town older than the United States of America, Danbury wasn’t planned to be a city with asphalt, cars, trucks, power lines, and railroads. The township of Danbury was a colonial town that had to grow with the population growth and adapt to any colonists or settlers moving to the area. As the town grew, it became much more crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the city itself is quite clean and well-maintained, buildings in the area began to be built closer and closer together as property prices went up across time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, the populated areas of Danbury tend to be stuffed full of neighborhoods, churches, stores, and other buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quick drive towards the edge of the city reveals a stark difference as buildings seem to melt away from one block to the next. Outside of the older parts of the city, newer buildings and apartment complexes have been built with more room around them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note, however, that such a stark contrast can be a bit odd for those who are not used to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Poor Shopping Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Danbury itself doesn’t feature many larger shopping centers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For residents to do major grocery shopping, many find themselves driving northeast towards Newtown, Connecticut to find places such as Aldi, Walmart, Home Depot, or Costco. Any residents living in northern, southern, or western Danbury will have to drive across town to get to many larger supermarkets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The closest mall, while quite impressive with a large indoor carousel for children, is in the far southwest of town, across the freeway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With major food shopping on the opposite end of town from many other commodities, shopping can become quite taxing on one’s day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Local Weather Sees all Four Seasons, with Harsh Winters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Having spent the majority of my childhood in Idaho, I am quite used to snow and harsh winters. For many people, however, snow and ice being part of winter is quite a different experience. While I lived in Danbury, I had several roommates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come winter, I found myself driving any time we left the house! My bunkmate was from Alabama and had never really had a snowy winter growing up, so driving in snow and ice was a terrifying prospect for him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who are not used to seeing all four seasons, it can be quite a change. Moving to Danbury brings a beautiful fall with every color of leaf imaginable, and vibrant, green spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between the two, however, comes a harsh New England winter with plenty of snow and freezing temperatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren’t used to cold winters, you might want to research how your potential apartment or house is heated and the cost of keeping it warm all winter. Cars will need some extra care in winter, especially with salt trucks grazing them as they spray the roads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

White winters can sure take some getting used to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. High Taxes and Cost of Living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that the cost of living in Danbury, Connecticut is 29.7% higher than the national average? source\"Opens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on where you live now, moving to Danbury could be more expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to check your income against any potential expenses you will have in Danbury to make sure that you can afford the move. There may be some great opportunities in the area for jobs but it might not be worth paying more for everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Property is Very Expensive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to salary.com, property in Danbury typically costs 17.7% more when compared to the national average. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Housing in the area falls under two categories. The first is the older housing in the area. Much of these larger, older houses are close to the center of town in prime locations, driving up the prices of the property itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second category covers the newer houses and developments that are spread out from the city center. These properties are much newer but are in more remote, spread-out locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the location, prices can potentially be much higher, especially if the property has more land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Neighborhoods are Heavily Distributed by Income<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A quick look around Danbury on Google Maps can quickly illustrate the discrepancies in the various neighborhoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I have mentioned previously, many of the older homes are clustered in the center of town. While these houses are larger, they are old and many have been walled off into multiple apartments for each house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This has supplied much of the town’s lower-income housing and many of these apartment houses have seen better days. Much of this housing is east of the main street and in the center of the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the southwest area of town is a large neighborhood with many of these older houses as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main difference is that this southwest neighborhood has seen many renovations and updates to the homes. Even crossing a street you can tell the difference in income and upkeep of the houses. The properties in that area are much larger and more valuable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Schools are Large and Crowded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The local high school, Danbury High School, is known as the “Danbury Hatters”. It is among the top 20% most diverse schools in Connecticut. Here are a few statistics about the local high school to give you an idea of what it is like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of this data is for the 2017 to 2018 school year. (source\"Opens<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n