At a Glance
Median Income
$53,417
$29,705 per capita
Home Value
$119,700
Zillow: $239,687
Median Rent
$732/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.0% smoking rate
How Darlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Darlington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Darlington residents earn a median household income of $53,417 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,705. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 915 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Darlington is $119,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,687. Median rent is $732/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.4% of adults in Darlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darlington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population829
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,438/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,417
Per Capita$29,705
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$2,228M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,700
Rent$732
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$239,687
Housing Units341
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,100/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation786 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Darlington was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.