What are the schools like in Darien, WI?

Darien is served primarily by Delavan-Darien School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Darien?

The median household income in Darien, WI is $62,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Darien, WI?

Darien has an average high temperature of 29.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Darien, WI affordable or expensive?

Darien's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Darien is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $173,100 and the median rent is $868 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Darien, WI?

Darien has a violent crime rate of 85.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 547.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Darien, WI a Good Place to Live?

Darien is a small town of 1,271 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $62,333 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% 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: 92.7

Darien's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Darien costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Darien, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$173,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$868	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Darien's violent crime rate is 85.7 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.7 /100k

Property Crime

547.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Darien is served primarily by Delavan-Darien School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Darien, WI	National Avg
School District	Delavan-Darien School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Darien sees average highs of 29.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation and 37.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Darien, WI
Average High — January	29.2°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	36.7"
Annual Snowfall	37.9"

Demographics

Metric	Darien, WI	National Avg
Population	1,271	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Allens Grove, WI 3 mi Delavan Lake, WI 4 mi Delavan, WI 5 mi Sharon, WI 7 mi Walworth, WI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Darien

Darien, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53114

Darien vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darien, WI affordable or expensive?

Darien's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Darien roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $173,100 and median rent is $868/month.

What is the crime rate in Darien, WI?

Darien's violent crime rate is 85.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 547.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Darien?

Public schools in Darien are operated by Delavan-Darien School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Darien, WI a good place to live?

Darien, WI has a population of 1,271, a median household income of $62,333, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Darien?

Darien averages 29.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches with about 37.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Darien?

Darien, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53114.

What is the population of Darien?

The population of Darien, Wisconsin is 1,271 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Darien?

Key numbers for living in Darien: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $173,100, median household income $62,333, crime index 24 (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.