Darien Downtown, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,329 Population 1,682/sq mi density
$166,111 Median Income $116,342 per capita
$908,200 Home Value $639,076 Zillow
$2,605 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$166,111 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$908,200 home value, $2,605/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Darien Downtown, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$166,111
121% above
$116,342 per capita
Home Value
$908,200
222% above
Zillow: $639,076
Median Rent
$2,605/mo
124% above
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
80.5%
139% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.7%
36% below
5.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Darien Downtown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Darien Downtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
221%
Home Value
322%
Rent
224%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
239%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Darien Downtown a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Darien Downtown residents earn a median household income of $166,111 , which is 121% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $116,342. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Darien Downtown is $908,200 , 222% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $639,076. Median rent is $2,605/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

80.5% of adults in Darien Downtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (139% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Darien Downtown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,329
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,682/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$166,111
Per Capita$116,342
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

B+
Home Value$908,200
Rent$2,605
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$639,076
Housing Units681
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity20.7%
Diabetes5.3%
Smoking5.0%
Heart Disease3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation50 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+80.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+43.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute35 min
Broadband84.3%
EV Stations33
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Darien Downtown was built in 1979.
20.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
28.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.