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Darien

#14 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Connecticut
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Connecticut
  • 34 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Darien is a suburb of New York City with a population of 21,742. Darien is in Fairfield County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Darien offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Darien there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Darien and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Darien are highly rated.
    About Darien...
    Population
    21,742

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,398,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,790
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Darien Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      9.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      4.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      59
      500.1
    • Theft
      988.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      127
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      17%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      35%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      46%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      9%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Darien

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $208,848
    National
    $55,322
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      Darien Reviews

      34 reviews
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      -Fantastic and beautiful community
      -A lot of wealth
      -A+ Public Schools and High School Sports
      -Beaches, Parks, Snow days, Pond Skating, Golf Courses, Fall Foliage
      -Easy Commute to NYC, Stamford, or Norwalk (two express Metro North stations)
      -Lots of community and family events
      -Both downtown areas currently under large investments/improvements
      -Neighboring cities w/ malls, box stores, Costco
      -Food! Pizza!
      -Incredibly safe streets
      -Best place to build a family
      -Cons: Expensive, Homogenous, lack of nightlife, sense of entitlement (limited to few)
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      I like the fact that Darien is, for the most part, a nice small town but also very close to two much larger towns on either side of it which makes it very easy to be able to have a good time and explore new things. It is also very close to New York City which is very convenient because it allows for many internships, work, or schooling opportunities. What Darien lacks in though, is diversity, and inclusivity, which are two things the town could improve on.
      Even though the community isn't very diverse, there are a lot of great opportunities to find there. The people are generally very nice, the school system is very well acclaimed, and having access to the beaches is a fantastic plus. The biggest downside would be the prices of housing and prices in general, but that's the case in the majority of Fairfield County.