At a Glance
Median Income
$65,893
$27,563 per capita
Home Value
$197,200
Zillow: $347,688
Median Rent
$831/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
16.4% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Darien residents earn a median household income of $65,893 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,563. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Darien is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,688. Median rent is $831/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
13.4% of adults in Darien hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darien has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,175
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density773/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,893
Per Capita$27,563
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$831
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$347,688
Housing Units553
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation926 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Darien was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.