Introduction
About Darien, Connecticut

Darien Connecticut is a small, charming coastal community on Long Island Sound, less than one hour from New York City by car or train and easily available to all metro airports, as well as the mountains, streams and villages of upper New England. Darien’s elegant shoreline of sandy beaches, rocky headlands, rivers and tidal estuaries offers all the enjoyment and resources of sea and sun, while its inland region is filled with rolling woods, green fields and freshwater ponds.

A strong sense of community exists among the 19,000+ people living within Darien’s 14.9 square miles… miles filled with friendly neighborhoods, excellent public schools, two town beaches, two train stations, nearly 205 acres of park and recreational facilities, a state-of-the-art environmental education center, a renowned indoor ice-skating rink, an impressive baseball park, a well-respected equestrian center and homes that enjoy exceptional resale potential.

 


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 20,227
Population Density 1,574 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 10,220
Male Population 10,007
Median Age 39.31 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 99%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College BETH BENJAMIN ACADEMY OF CT
Distance to BETH BENJAMIN ACADEMY OF CT 3 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 6,644
Family Households 5,382
Average Family Size 3.48
Average Household Income $259,296
Median Household Income $177,902
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 99%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.27
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.77
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.70
Murder Risk (County) 0.74
Rape Risk (County) 0.50
Robbery Risk 0.92
Assault Risk (County) 0.58
Property Risk (County) 0.78
Burglary Risk (County) 0.62
Larceny Risk (County) 0.75
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.87

Environment

Average July High Temperature 84.2° F
Average January Low Temperature 18.8° F
Annual Precipitation 48.38 inches
Air Pollution Index 114% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Distance to WESTCHESTER COUNTY 12 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team NEW YORK ISLANDERS
Distance to NEW YORK ISLANDERS 25 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
MIDDLESEX MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8204 HOLLOW TREE RIDGE RD, DARIEN, CT 06820
DARIEN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1280 HIGH SCHOOL LN, DARIEN, CT 06820
HINDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 510 NEARWATER LN, DARIEN, CT 06820
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 518 HOYT ST, DARIEN, CT 06820
TOKENEKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 57 OLD FARM RD, DARIEN, CT 06820
OX RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5395 MANSFIELD AVE, DARIEN, CT 06820
ROYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5133 MANSFIELD AVE, DARIEN, CT 06820
PEAR TREE POINT SCHOOLK - 590 PEAR TREE POINT RD, DARIEN, CT 06820
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA1120 POST RD DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA7 SEDGEWICK AVE DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSCHASE454 BOSTON POST RD DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSCHASE454 POST RD DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSCITIBANK40 HEIGHTS RD # 1 DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSCOMMERCE BANK55 POST RD DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSDARIEN BANK & TRUST777 POST RD DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSDARIEN ROWAYTON BANK19 CORBIN DR DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSFAIRFIELD COUNTY BANK714 POST RD DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSFIRST COUNTY BANK1006 POST RD DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSHUDSON UNITED BANK20 WEST AVE DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSPATRIOT NATIONAL BANK800 POST RD DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSPEOPLE'S UNITED BANK25 OLD KINGS HWY N DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSPEOPLE'S UNITED BANK72 EDGERTON ST DARIEN, CT 06820
BANKSTD BANKNORTH20 WEST AVE DARIEN, CT 06820



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
06820381$1,200,000$1,745,363
Displaying 1-10 of 24 in $500-999k range
SPACIOUS COLONIAL ON WONDERFUL CUL-DE-SAC. GENEROUS LIVING SPACE. LARGE FIREPLACE PLUS FULL FINISHED AND PANELLED WALK- OUT BASEMENT PLAYROOM. POSSIBLE 5TH BEDROOM OR DEN, SUNROOM WITH WOOD STOVE OFF EAT-IN-KITCHEN. WALK TO TRAIN.
 42 COUNTRY CLUB RD
 Darien, CT 06820
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$999,900

CHARMING VINTAGE COLONIAL WITH MANY UPDATES INCLUDING REMODELED KITCHEN AND BATHS. GREAT ARCHITECTUAL DETAILS INCLUDES 4 FPLS. LEVEL REAR YARD PROVIDING PRIVACY.
 270 NOROTON AVE
 Darien, CT 06820
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$995,000

 13 CHESTER RD
 Darien, CT 06820
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$985,000

 295 West Ave
 Darien, CT 06820
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$979,000

CUL-DE-SAC ON DESIRABLE ACTIVITY FILLED NEIGHBORHOOD. MOVE-IN CONDITION, BRIGHT AND FRESHLY PAINTED WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS. OPEN BACK YARD WITH DECK PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING, PLAY AND GARDENING.
 37 COUNTRY CLUB RD
 Darien, CT 06820
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$975,000

 20 Greenwood Ave
 Darien, CT 06820
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$949,999

NANTUCKET STYLE COTTAGE FULLY RENOVATED, BRIGHT & SPACIOUS    NEW KIT, BATHS WITH JETTED TUBS, NEW ROOF, NEW AIR COND &     INGROUND HEATED POOL. MIN TO DARIEN BEACH AND BOAT CLUB,      NOROTON TRAIN STATION, SHOPS AND I-95
 31 DICKINSON RD
 Darien, CT 06820
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$948,500

 80 WEST AVE
 Darien, CT 06820
  view property details > 
 
$925,000

 80 WEST AVE
 Darien, CT 06820
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$925,000

EXTRA 642+ SQ. FT. OF FINISHED LIVING SPACE IN LOWER LEVEL. SPACIOUS, COMFORTABLE & PRISTINELY MAINTAINED HOME IN HIGHLY SOUGHT- AFTER NEIGHBORHOOD. FENCED-IN LEVEL YARD. CENTRAL A/C.& ATTIC FAN. FLAGSTONE TERRACE OFF DINING ROOM. SPRINKLER, FIRE, AND ALA RM SYSTEMS. SHED IN BACK OF GARAGE. MATURE LANDSCAPING WITH BEAUTIFUL PLANTINGS THROUGHOUT. GARDEN FOR FLOWERS & VEGETABLES. WORKSHOP IN BASEMENT.
 
 Darien, CT 06820
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$895,000
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