Living in Darien, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darien · Census data 2020–2024
Darien has 1,452 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $57,000 (26% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $172,200, the median rent is $925/month.
Darien is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Darien at a glance
- Population
- 1,452
- Median age
- 52.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $57,000State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $172,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Darien a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Darien
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darien the median home value is $172,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,163 a month in housing costs.
Darien median household income
The median household income in Darien is $57,000 and the income per person is $41,390. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Darien: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 943
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 22%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 1.97
Darien demographics
- Population
- 1,452
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 736
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darien ›
Education in Darien
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Darien have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darien
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Darien vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien | 1,452 | $57,000 | $172,200 | $925 |
| Sterling | 2,091 | $86,103 | — | $919 |
| Country Club Estates | 8,780 | $52,500 | $168,800 | $1,109 |
| Dock Junction | 8,147 | $41,258 | $143,700 | $1,080 |
| St. Simons | 16,228 | $108,771 | $555,600 | $1,799 |
| Crescent | 882 | $52,344 | $153,400 | $683 |
| Eulonia | 986 | $38,317 | — | — |
| Brunswick | 15,307 | $40,288 | $155,900 | $951 |
| Waynesville | 906 | $66,165 | $186,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Darien, GA?
The median household income in Darien is $57,000, 26% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $172,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Darien?
The median gross rent in Darien is $925 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Darien, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Darien?
The median age in Darien is 52.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Darien?
The average commute to work in Darien is 29 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darien?
The unemployment rate in Darien is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darien?
29.9% 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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