Darien

Welcome to Darien

Gold Coast community with private homeowner association living and waterfront parks less than an hour from New York City.

One of the Gold Coast's most sought-after communities, Darien is a modern suburb with the ease of a seaside community. Nestled just South of New Canaan, along the Long Island Sound shore, this quaint New England enclave offers high-quality dining and retail storefronts, exquisite homes, and well-maintained properties in a blend of publicly accessible and private homeowners associations.

Featuring five golf, country, and swim clubs, two town beaches & playgrounds, one equestrian center, a YMCA, a Nature Center, and an Arts Center, Darien is a destination with broad appeal for all ages. Its exceptional school system, ranked #4 "Best School District in Connecticut" by Niche Media, is regularly a deciding factor for those drawn to town.

The caliber of homes, safety, and easy accessibility to New York City via two in-town train stations, makes Darien a favorite among young and established professionals and families alike.

By The Numbers

Population

21,742

Households

6,895

Median 2024 Sale Price

1,975,500

Distance To NYC

~1 Hour

Around Town Gallery

Property Listings

Price

Living Area

For Sale

MLS® 24078034

Listed by Leslie McElwreath with Sotheby's International Realty Listing Contact:

Overview for Darien, CT

21,485 people live in Darien, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $137,440. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,485

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

High

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

$137,440

Average individual Income

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 East Coast Kombucha Company, El Placerito Tacos Truck, and Orvis.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the East Coast Kombucha Company page on Yelp Search 57 Chestnut St on Google Maps	Dining	4.08 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the El Placerito Tacos Truck page on Yelp Search Wilson Ave & Greyrock Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $	3.67 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Orvis page on Yelp Search 432 Boston Post Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	2.44 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts - Stamford page on Yelp Search 2770 Summer St on Google Maps	Active	3.88 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 2109 Summer St on Google Maps	Active	3.59 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the LYMBR Darien page on Yelp Search 679 Post Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.01 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Darien, CT

Population Households Employment

Darien has 6,978 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. 21,485 people call Darien home. The population density is 2,284.22 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,485

Total Population

High

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

40

Median Age

49.63 / 50.37%

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
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

6,978

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$137,440

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

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 ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

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

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By The Numbers

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Property Listings

$29,500,000

$17,000,000

$14,900,000

$8,795,000

$6,670,000

$6,500,000

$6,250,000

$5,650,000

$5,295,000

Overview for Darien, CT

21,485

40 years

High

$137,440

Around Darien, CT

9

Car-Dependent

17

Somewhat Bikeable

26

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Darien, CT

21,485

High

40

49.63 / 50.37%

6,978

3

$137,440

Schools in Darien, CT

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