Darien Downtown, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,329 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
80.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$166,111 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$908,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,105 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Western Connecticut Planning Region
2
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Western Connecticut Planning Region
1
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 9 29
Feb 3 8 32
Mar 4 5 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 1 44
Dec 4 5 34

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 4%

Schools

Tokeneke Elementary School
<1 miles, SE 4.6 star
Royle Elementary School
<1 miles, N 4.6 star
Darien High School
1 miles, NW 4.6 star
Middlesex Middle School
1 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

Norwalk Community College
2 miles, NE 1.9 star
University of Connecticut-Stamford
4 miles, W 3.7 star
Cortiva Institute-Westport
7 miles, E 1.4 star
SUNY at Purchase College
12 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Norwalk Hospital
3 miles, E 2.3 star
Stamford Hospital
5 miles, W 3.2 star
Greenwich Hospital Association -
9 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Westchester County Airport
12 miles, W 1.4 star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
27 miles, S 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
30 miles, W 4.6 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
33 miles, E 1 star