Darien is a small town of 1,253 in Georgia, with a median household income of $53,325
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Darien stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Darien is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Darien 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: 89.7
Darien's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Darien costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Darien, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$138,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$810
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,325
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Darien's violent crime rate is 166.9 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
166.9 /100k
Property Crime
1217.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Darien is served primarily by McIntosh County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Darien, GA
National Avg
School District
McIntosh County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Darien sees average highs of 62.0°F in January
and 91.3°F in July,
with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Darien's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Darien roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $138,900 and median rent is $810/month.
Darien's violent crime rate is 166.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1217.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Darien are operated by McIntosh County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Darien, GA has a population of 1,253, a median household income of $53,325, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Darien averages 62.0°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Darien, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 31305, 31331.
The population of Darien, Georgia is 1,253 with a median age of 49.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Darien: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $138,900, median household income $53,325, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Darien side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
