Waterfront beach and pavilion beside calm blue water, with a playground along the shore.

Darien

41°03′04″ N, 73°28′45″ W

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Overview for Darien, CT

21,683 people live in Darien, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $149,979. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,683

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

High

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

$149,979

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.

10
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
23
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
26
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Frate's Wines & Liquors, Raphael’s Bakery, and EBD health.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.73 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 1.58 miles 15 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 1.71 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 1.71 miles 4 reviews 4.3/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.71 miles 296 reviews 3.7/5 stars
Dining 1.75 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Darien, CT

Darien has 7,111 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. 21,683 people call Darien home. The population density is 2,321 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,683

Total Population

High

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

40 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

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
7,111

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$149,979

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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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.
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Neighborhood Gallery

Aerial view of a sandy Darien beach beside blue water and autumn-colored trees.
Red-brick civic building with an American flag and autumn trees beside the road.
Stone bridge over reflective water, bordered by autumn trees and tall reeds.
Stone arched bridge reflected in calm water, framed by autumn trees and shoreline rocks.
Darien waterfront homes and marina across the water, with a seagull on the rocky shore.
Darien harbor with boats at the docks and a shingled waterfront building.
Darien waterfront beach with calm blue water, shoreline homes, and docks.
Sandy Darien beach curves around a calm inlet, with waterfront homes, docks, and colorful kayaks.
Waterfront with a stone bridge, a shore-side house, and kayakers.
Darien High School’s brick buildings and roadside sign among autumn trees.
Aerial view of downtown Darien, with town-center buildings and tree-lined streets.
Large gray barn-style complex with metal roofs and an American flag, viewed across a fenced grassy field.
Aerial view of a Darien school campus with sports fields surrounded by woods.
Gray barn-style building with a steep gabled roof and glass entrance doors.
Aerial view of a golf course with ponds, sand bunkers, and wooded shoreline.
Aerial view of a Darien beach with a pavilion, playground, and curved sandy shoreline.
Aerial view of waterfront homes along a wooded shoreline and blue inlet.
Darien waterfront homes and docks across a rocky shore, with marsh grass and calm water in the foreground.
Darien shoreline with a sandy beach, rocky breakwater, docks, and waterfront homes.
Boats fill a coastal marina, with wooded shoreline across the harbor.
Darien beach pavilion with a peaked roof and open entrance facing the water.
Waterfront beach with a long pavilion, playground, and blue bay beyond.
Waterfront pavilion framing a calm bay, with stone paving and distant shoreline.
Waterfront tennis courts in Darien, with players, a sandy beach, and blue water beyond.
Darien YMCA exterior with a timber entrance canopy and tall gabled glass facade.
Two kayakers paddle past waterfront homes on a sunny day.
Brick school exterior with bright autumn trees and an American flag beside the entrance.
Waterfront beach and pavilion beside calm blue water, with a playground along the shore.

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