Fairfield County, CT relocation guide
Moving to Darien, CT
About Darien
Darien is a town on Long Island Sound, about 12.9 square miles with roughly 21,000 residents, known for an active town center. Neighborhoods include downtown, Long Neck Point, Noroton, Noroton Heights, Ox Ridge, and Tokeneke; housing ranges from coastal homes to Colonials and, in Noroton Heights, more modest Capes and Colonials.
Home prices in Darien
The median listing price in Darien is $3,072,000.
Top places in Darien
- Downtown Darien / Post Road — town-center shops and dining.
- Weed Beach — town beach on Long Island Sound.
- Pear Tree Point Beach — town beach with launch and picnic areas.
- Tilley Pond Park — pond, trails, and picnic areas.
- Darien Library — 1441 Post Road.
- Darien Nature Center — nature programs and trails.
- Cherry Lawn Park — park with trails and gardens.
- The Corbin District — downtown mixed-use development with shops and dining.
Commuting from Darien
- Metro-North New Haven Line (main line); two in-town stations: Darien and Noroton Heights.
- Typical weekday trip to Grand Central from Darien: about 56–65 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~52–55 minutes (approximate; from routing search results read September 23, 2026).
Schools in Darien
Public schools: Darien School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Your Fairfield County connection: Doug Bross of the Bross Chingas Bross Team
The Referral Shop is operated by Doug Bross of the Bross Chingas Bross Team, Coldwell Banker Realty, 355 Riverside Ave., Westport, CT 06880. Doug serves buyers and sellers in Fairfield County, Connecticut — including Darien, CT.
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Darien FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Darien, CT?
The median listing price in Darien is $3,072,000. Median listing price (active listings, all property types), city entry "Darien" - How is the commute from Darien, CT?
Metro-North New Haven Line (main line); two in-town stations: Darien and Noroton Heights. - Which school district serves Darien, CT?
Darien is served by Darien School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Library
Parks & recreation
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.