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06820

Darien, CT

Total Population
21,571
Median Household Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,601,600
Median Rent
$3,484

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$250,001
100.9% above state median
Home Value
$1,601,600
107.6% above state median
Rent
$3,484
100% above state median
Median Age
39.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Darien, CT 06820

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Darien, CT

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 85.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Family-oriented community with 73% family households.

Low poverty rate of 5.4%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$250,001
+232.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.9%
State: $-27,441,216
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.02 people

Total Households
7,116
Family Households
72.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
46.5%
#2 Industry
Education
18.5%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
8.8%
Total Employed Residents:3,838

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
22.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.9%
203 workers
Public Transit
32.6%
2,254 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,904
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)
Good public transit usage (32.6% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.0%
9,909 employed
Labor Force
10,434
525 unemployed
Median Age
39.5 years
Per Capita Income
$147,195
Poverty Rate
5.4%

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