Darien, CT 06820 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Darien, CT—06820

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$2,185,000

9.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$250,000

18.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

8.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.9%

Median Rent

$6,020

3.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$3,950

4.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$5,250

20.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$6,500

25.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Darien, CT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Darien, CT is $2,185,000, with a year-over-year change of 9.2%. This indicates that home prices in Darien, CT are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$2,185,000	9.2%
Single Family	$2,256,000	10.4%
Condos	$1,011,000	9.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Darien, CT

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Darien, CT is $6,340, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Darien, CT is 1-bedrooms: $4,130, 2-bedrooms: $6,130, 3-bedrooms: $6,370, 4-bedrooms: $8,160. The most common rental property sizes in Darien, CT are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 29.3% and 28.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$6,020	$6,340
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$3,950	$4,130
2 Bed Rent	$5,250	$6,130
3 Bed Rent	$6,500	$6,370
4 Bed Rent	$7,500	$8,160

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.7%

1 Bedroom

28.3%

2 Bedrooms

29.3%

3 Bedrooms

28.6%

4 Bedrooms

5.2%

5+ Bedrooms

2.9%

Property Listings — Darien, CT

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Darien, CT is 63. This is a decrease of -14.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 8.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$3,220,000	-21.0%
Listing Count	33	-1.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-1.0%
Days on Market	81	-8.0%

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Demographics — Darien, CT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Darien, CT has a population of 21,700, which has remained stable by -0.3% over the past 5 years. Darien, CT is a popular place for families, as children make up 31.2% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 85.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 31.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	21,700	-0.3%
% Under 18	31.2%	-4.9%
% Seniors	14.0%	16.7%
% WFH	31.7%	306.4%
% w/ College Degree	85.6%	5.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Darien, CT is a predominantly white area, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Darien, CT is asian, making up 6.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 11.1% of the population in Darien, CT, and this percentage has decreased by 1.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	82.8%	-6.9%
% Black	0.5%	-44.4%
% Hispanic	5.4%	50.0%
% Asian	6.8%	30.8%
% Foreign Born	11.1%	-1.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Darien, CT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 403 mortgage originations in Darien, CT, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 49.0%, with 1.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Darien, CT. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	403
% Conventional Loans	99.0%
% Government Loans	1.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	5.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Darien, CT

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Darien, CT under the Section 8 program is 1.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Darien, CT, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	19
Total Units Section 8	19
% Rentals under Section 8	1.6%
% Occupied Section 8	90.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$690	$3,950	$3,260
2 Bedroom	-$1,330	$5,250	$3,920
3 Bedroom	-$1,730	$6,500	$4,770
4 Bedroom	-$2,180	$7,500	$5,320

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Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Darien, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Darien, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Darien, CT

Demographics — Darien, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Darien, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Darien, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Darien, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Darien, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.9
Median Home Price	$2,185,000
Median Household Income	$250,000

Darien, CT—06820

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Darien, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Darien, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Darien, CT

Demographics — Darien, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Darien, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Darien, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Darien, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Darien, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Stamford, CT

Stamford, CT

Norwalk, CT

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