Danbury Fair Mall had its official opening on October 28, 1986. It opened with two anchors- subsequently Macy's opened in October 1987 and JC Penney in March 1988. In 1991, Lord & Taylor and approximately 47,828 square feet of GLA were added.
Since opening in 1986, Danbury Fair Mall has consistently been one of the top-producing shopping centers in the country. It's location in the heart of southwest Connecticut's affluent Fairfield County, and its proximity to New York's Westchester County, position Danbury Fair Mall at the center of one of the wealthiest areas in the country.
From its highly visible location at Interstate 84 and Route 7 - with a daily traffic count exceeding 122,000 vehicles- the super-regional mall is easily accessible to a trade area of 486,000 people in 175,000 households. Known for its abundance of sprawling estate homes, this market delivers an average household income of $112,000. Nearly 39% of those households earn over $100,000, approximately 40% of adults have attended 4+ years of college and almost 70% hold white collar positions.
Danbury Fair Mall is located in an enviable demographic environment. An elite cluster of large estates in the suburbs is home to residents who are predominantly self-employed and have a high percentage of investment-based income.
(taken from malls web site)