Darien, CT Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 6,792 housing units in Darien.
This represents a 2.5% growth from 6,627 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 6,792 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Darien is about 88%.
Darien's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 2.9%.
Average household size is 2.95 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Darien were built after 1952.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.60% |
| One Bedroom | 4.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 9.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 28.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 38.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 19.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.07 |
| Median year structure was built | 1952 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $711,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $1,000,001 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
| Median year structure was built | 1950 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $2,001 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 12% |
| Simple Mortgage | 56.30% |
| Debt Free | 25.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.4% |
