Living in Darien, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darien · Census data 2020–2024
Darien has 21,936 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $250,001 (161% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $1,822,400, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Darien at a glance
- Population
- 21,936
- Median age
- 40State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $1,822,400State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 85.9%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Darien a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 161% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 397% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Darien
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darien the median home value is $1,822,400, 448% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Darien median household income
The median household income in Darien is $250,001 and the income per person is $152,454. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Darien: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,675
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.02
Darien demographics
- Population
- 21,936
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 7,234
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darien ›
Education in Darien
85.9% of adults 25 and older in Darien have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 38.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darien
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 35.5%
- Drive alone
- 38.2%
- Public transit
- 19.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Darien vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien | 21,936 | $250,001 | $1,822,400 | $3,501 |
| Noroton | 5,539 | $250,001 | $1,620,000 | $3,501 |
| Tokeneke | 2,951 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Noroton Heights | 2,782 | $250,001 | $1,225,400 | $2,018 |
| Darien Downtown | 1,242 | $166,085 | $915,400 | $2,728 |
| Stamford | 137,144 | $111,586 | $624,400 | $2,276 |
| Norwalk | 92,187 | $107,616 | $558,000 | $2,073 |
| Old Greenwich | 6,936 | $250,001 | $1,844,700 | $3,501 |
| Riverside | 8,954 | $250,001 | $1,900,300 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Darien, CT?
The median household income in Darien is $250,001, 161% 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?
The median home value in Darien is $1,822,400, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Darien?
The median gross rent in Darien is $3,501 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Darien, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 161% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 397% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Darien?
The median age in Darien is 40 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Darien?
The average commute to work in Darien is 39 minutes; 35.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darien?
The unemployment rate in Darien is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darien?
85.9% of adults in Darien 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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