What are the schools like in Darien Downtown, CT?

School district data for Darien Downtown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Darien Downtown?

The median household income in Darien Downtown, CT is $163,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

What is the weather like in Darien Downtown, CT?

Darien Downtown has an average high temperature of 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.0 inches.

Darien Downtown, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Darien Downtown, CT affordable or expensive?

Darien Downtown's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Darien Downtown is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $892,500 and the median rent is $1,436 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Darien Downtown, CT?

Darien Downtown has a violent crime rate of 121.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 810.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Darien Downtown, CT a Good Place to Live?

Darien Downtown is a small town of 1,177 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $163,375 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Darien Downtown stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Darien Downtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Darien Downtown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.5

Darien Downtown's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Darien Downtown costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Darien Downtown, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$892,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,436	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$163,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Darien Downtown's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.0 /100k

Property Crime

810.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Darien Downtown, CT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	82.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Darien Downtown sees average highs of 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 34.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Darien Downtown, CT
Average High — January	38.0°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	34.0"

Demographics

Metric	Darien Downtown, CT	National Avg
Population	1,177	—
Median Age	46.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	6.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	34.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Darien Downtown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darien Downtown, CT affordable or expensive?

Darien Downtown's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Darien Downtown roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $892,500 and median rent is $1,436/month.

What is the crime rate in Darien Downtown, CT?

Darien Downtown's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 810.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Darien Downtown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Darien Downtown, CT a good place to live?

Darien Downtown, CT has a population of 1,177, a median household income of $163,375, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Darien Downtown?

Darien Downtown averages 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 34.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Darien Downtown?

The population of Darien Downtown, Connecticut is 1,177 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Darien Downtown?

Key numbers for living in Darien Downtown: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $892,500, median household income $163,375, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Darien Downtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.