Living in Darien Downtown, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darien Downtown · Census data 2020–2024
Darien Downtown has 1,242 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $166,085 (73% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $915,400, the median rent is $2,728/month.
Darien Downtown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Darien Downtown at a glance
- Population
- 1,242
- Median age
- 47.2State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $166,085State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $915,400State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $2,728/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 83.4%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Darien Downtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 149% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Darien Downtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darien Downtown the median home value is $915,400, 175% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,728 per month, which is 47.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Darien Downtown median household income
The median household income in Darien Downtown is $166,085 and the income per person is $121,787. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Darien Downtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 654
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.00
Darien Downtown demographics
- Population
- 1,242
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 35.9%
- Households
- 620
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darien Downtown ›
Education in Darien Downtown
83.4% of adults 25 and older in Darien Downtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 40.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darien Downtown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 34.5%
- Drive alone
- 30.4%
- Public transit
- 22.5%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Darien Downtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien Downtown | 1,242 | $166,085 | $915,400 | $2,728 |
| Tokeneke | 2,951 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Noroton Heights | 2,782 | $250,001 | $1,225,400 | $2,018 |
| Noroton | 5,539 | $250,001 | $1,620,000 | $3,501 |
| Darien | 21,936 | $250,001 | $1,822,400 | $3,501 |
| Norwalk | 92,187 | $107,616 | $558,000 | $2,073 |
| Stamford | 137,144 | $111,586 | $624,400 | $2,276 |
| Saugatuck | 2,925 | $250,001 | $1,756,400 | $2,213 |
| New Canaan | 20,870 | $250,001 | $1,611,900 | $3,401 |
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What is the median household income in Darien Downtown, CT?
The median household income in Darien Downtown is $166,085, 73% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Darien Downtown?
The median home value in Darien Downtown is $915,400, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Darien Downtown?
The median gross rent in Darien Downtown is $2,728 per month, about 47.8% of household income.
Is Darien Downtown, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 149% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Darien Downtown?
The median age in Darien Downtown is 47.2 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Darien Downtown?
The average commute to work in Darien Downtown is 37 minutes; 34.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darien Downtown?
The unemployment rate in Darien Downtown is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darien Downtown?
83.4% of adults in Darien Downtown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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