At a Glance
Median Income
$56,746
$39,214 per capita
Home Value
$143,700
Zillow: $275,607
Median Rent
$797/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
20.5% smoking rate
How Darien Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darien's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Darien a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Darien residents earn a median household income of $56,746 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,214. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,330 business establishments, including 310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Darien is $143,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,607. Median rent is $797/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
33.5% of adults in Darien hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darien has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,260
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,746
Per Capita$39,214
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$6,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,700
Rent$797
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$275,607
Housing Units737
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Darien was founded in 1736.
The median home in Darien was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.