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Darien, CT: A Nice Place If You Can Afford It User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I lived in Darien, CT during my first marriage, and I have to say that it is a lovely place to live, for those who are wealthy enough to afford living there. Darien is definitely an affluent area. When we moved there it was a nice, upscale place, but now the majority of homes are ...Read More in the $1 million-plus range, located in the best areas of Darien. It does have a lot to offer, with an educational system that produces impressive graduation results, a very low crime rate, and for those with the education and training, a fantastic job market where one can build a career in most any field.

The town itself offers upscale shops, fitness centers, restaurants, and parks. There's also the Stepping Stones Museum for Children in nearby Norwalk, with lots of interactive exhibits that are fun and educational for kids of all ages. Norwalk is also home to the Al Madany Islamic Centre, a beautiful mosque where the Imam and the entire congregation are warm and welcoming to everyone. Living in Darien is perfect for those with more refined tastes. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Darien? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pear Tree Point Beach Park
      Weed Beach Park
      Noroton Presbyterian Park
      Mather Fields
      baker park playground
      Baker Park
      Weed Circle Park
      Cove Island Park

      Entertainment

      Darien Arts Center
      Connecticut Graphis Arts Center and Museum
      Darien Playhouse
      Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust Scout Cabin
      Rowayton Arts Center
      Rowayton Dog Park
      Bow Tie Cinemas Landmark 9
      Avon Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Shake Shack
      Vavala's Deli
      Atomic Wings
      Seaside Tavern
      Taco Bell
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Sbarro

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Darien? Of all people who commute, 26.7% take public transportation in Darien.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      27%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Darien? The cost of living in Darien is 247/100 - which is 110% higher than Connecticut.
      Darien
      247

      147% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Darien? Darien crime rates are 1,051, which are 38% lower than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      1,051 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 96

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -24%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Darien? The median income in Darien is $208,125 which is 190% higher than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $208,125276% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $101,827241% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Darien a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Taras Kucher MD

      C- Housing

      What are Darien home prices? Darien home prices are $1,248,200 - which is 363% higher than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $1,248,200576% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,803195% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      34% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Darien have good schools? The Darien graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      85%

      77% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      20% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Darien a good place to live? Darien has an overall rating of 78% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      5 total surveys

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