At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$41,609 per capita
Home Value
$375,000
Zillow: $428,491
Violent Crime
468/100K
3,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,609. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Darlington is $375,000 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,491. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Darlington reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,272/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Darlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darlington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population349
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$41,609
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A
Home Value$375,000
Rent
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$428,491
Housing Units198
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent468/100K
Property3,272/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation327 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Darlington was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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