Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
14%
Darien
Darien, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,301
Population
22,939
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Darien: A coastal, suburban neighborhood with grand amenities.
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Suburban
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Shopping
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Connecticut
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Darien is a coastal city in Fairfield County, near the border of Connecticut and New York. Its close proximity to Manhattan (plus local beaches!) makes Darien a great place to call home for those looking for big-city amenities and nightlife in a suburban locale.
The city is considered a “bedroom community” due to its lack of office spaces – meaning, most residents live in Darien but work outside of it like in nearby Stamford or New York City. Two Metro-North subway stations reside in Darien and provide easy travel to Grand Central Terminal or the remaining stops along New Haven Line. If you’re looking for fun, Darien is home to eleven parks, numerous country- and yacht clubs, plus public beaches on the Long Island Sound.
Like other large cities, Darien is divided into smaller subsections. Numerous restaurants surround the Darien Station, including the Melting Pot, Green & Tonic, Bodega Taco Bar, and Meatball & Co. bistro. Love to shop? Small, upscale boutiques thrive here. Interstate 95 runs directly through Darien, providing residents easy commutes to neighboring towns and cities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$247,918
Average: $233,596
Education
12,622
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,016
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Darien has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Darien, CT is $2,238 for a studio, $3,302 for one bedroom, $5,159 for two bedrooms, and $8,042 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Darien has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,302/month
986 Sq Ft
House
$11,736/month
2,585 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,273/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Darien, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
422 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
366 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
447 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
434 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,068 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,415 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- SoundWaters
- Darien Nature Center
- Stepping Stones Museum for Children
- The Maritime Aquarium
- Bruce Museum Seaside Center
Airports
- Westchester County
- Long Island MacArthur
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.