Darien

Darien is a wonderful, family-friendly, and safe Fairfield County community. See Darien homes for sale with local real estate expert Carissa McMahon.

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Overview for Darien, CT

21,752 people live in Darien, where the median age is 39.6 and the average individual income is $129,828.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,752

Total Population

39.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$129,828.58

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Darien, CT

Darien has 6,945 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Darien do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,752 people call Darien home. The population density is 1,718.94 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,752

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.6

Median Age

49.22 / 50.78%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
6,945

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$129,828.58

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Darien, CT

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Primary Schools ()
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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Darien. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Tokeneke Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Ox Ridge Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Hindley Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Holmes Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Pear Tree Point School
PRIVATE
K - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Royle Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5

Around Darien, CT

There's plenty to do around Darien, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

9
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
17
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
26
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Old Greenwich Wine Merchants, Orvis, and Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 4.85 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.44 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.59 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.82 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.36 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 1.99 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars

About Darien, CT Real Estate

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Darien, CT - Selling My House

Darien is a wonderful town to live in. Darien is super family-friendly and is very safe. The nightlife is great, with the various restaurants and activities downtown. The real estate market is strong and fits various budgets, but tends to cater to luxury homebuyers, with most houses starting at $1 million. The commute time is great, especially to New York. Living healthy won't be an issue, with a YMCA and various fitness centers around town. The public schools are amazing and nationally recognized as blue ribbon schools.


If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Fairfield County, CT, please contact me. I will be delighted to meet with you and look forward to helping you feel right at home.

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