Living in Darien, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darien · Census data 2020–2024
Darien has 1,126 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $63,194 (18% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $211,600, the median rent is $900/month.
Darien is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Darien at a glance
- Population
- 1,126
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $63,194State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $211,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Darien a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Darien
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darien the median home value is $211,600, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,385 a month in housing costs.
Darien median household income
The median household income in Darien is $63,194 and the income per person is $27,733. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Darien: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 524
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.31
Darien demographics
- Population
- 1,126
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 487
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darien ›
Education in Darien
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Darien have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darien
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Darien vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien | 1,126 | $63,194 | $211,600 | $900 |
| Allens Grove | 147 | $68,333 | $231,300 | — |
| Delavan | 8,689 | $65,357 | $218,800 | $1,094 |
| Delavan Lake | 2,757 | $83,550 | $355,500 | $913 |
| Sharon | 1,592 | $67,500 | $186,700 | $1,072 |
| Walworth | 2,759 | $70,208 | $290,600 | $968 |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 1,737 | $106,750 | $572,600 | $1,149 |
| Clinton | 2,041 | $72,019 | $209,400 | $1,010 |
| Williams Bay | 2,981 | $84,113 | $444,700 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Darien, WI?
The median household income in Darien is $63,194, 18% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $211,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Darien?
The median gross rent in Darien is $900 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Darien, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Darien?
The median age in Darien is 41.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Darien?
The average commute to work in Darien is 22 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darien?
The unemployment rate in Darien is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darien?
16.9% 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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