Darien, CT
Living in Darien
Bikeability
89
Walkability
89
Commute
6
Public Transit
92
Affordability
1
Public Safety
89
Airports
64
Hospitals
33
Colleges
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
84
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
22k
Population
+1.3k (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
83%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
83%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate6%
Some College9%
Bachelor's degree48%
Graduate degree35%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$233k
Median Household Income
+$57k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
42 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more55%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts62%
Sales and office27%
Service6%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van57%
Public transportation31%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$1.5M
Median Home Value
+$472k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$2.3k
Median Monthly Rent
+$328 (2010–19)
82%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K17%
$1M to $1.49M21%
$1.5M to $1.99M20%
$2M or more29%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene71%
LP gas9%
Utility gas10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Darien
United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27
Property Crime in Darien
United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 28 | 4 | 8 |
Feb | 31 | 3 | 8 |
Mar | 38 | 4 | 5 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 33 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Darien
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Darien, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Darien, CT
Pear Tree Point School
0 miles, SW
Our Lady of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten
2 miles, NW
Trinity Catholic High School
4 miles, NW
Jewish High School of Connecticut
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Darien, CT
University of Connecticut-Stamford
3 miles, W
SUNY at Purchase College
12 miles, W
Manhattanville College
12 miles, W
Fairfield University
14 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Darien, CT
Stamford Hospital
4 miles, W
Norwalk Hospital
5 miles, NE
Silver Hill Hospital Inc
8 miles, N
Greenwich Hospital Association -
8 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Darien, CT
Westchester County Airport
12 miles, W
Long Island MacArthur Airport
27 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
28 miles, SW
John F Kennedy International Airport
33 miles, SW