Darien Connecticut


Darien is a prime residential community situated on the Long Island Sound: Encompassing almost 15 square miles and 19,000 residents, the town has excellent train service to Manhattan (55 minutes). In addition to five harbors, Darien has good schools, active churches, social – country clubs, civic organizations and a variety of philanthropic activities.

Population:
18,892
Government:
RTM (Representative Town Meeting) with Board of Selectman
Area:
14.9 square miles
Mill Rate:
13.40
Distance:
NYC – 38 miles, Stamford – 6 miles
Real Estate:
90% residential 10% commercial
Avg. Sold Price:
10/07/07 – CMLS, Single Family Residences
$1,736,268
Public Services:
Public library plus 30 civic and community services.
Police Dept.:
48 Regular, 38 special
Fire Dept.:
Volunteer; 3 station houses
Houses of Worship:
11 Churches representing most denominations.
Recreation:
2 beaches, 6 parks, tennis and paddle tennis courts, ice rink, YMCA, 14 private country and yacht clubs.
Medical Facilities:
3 hospitals in neighboring Stamford and Norwalk
Shopping:
A variety of specialty shops – boutiques, 2 small shopping centers, extensive shopping available in Norwalk, Stamford and New Canaan.
Schools:
4 Elementary (Grades K-2 and 3-5); 1 Middle (Grades 6-8); 1 High School (Grades 9-12)