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Darien, Connecticut · ZIP 06820

Darien — ZIP 06820

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Darien (06820) scores 84/100 — Good for Connecticut. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $2.48M.

84OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share4%
Property crime share96%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index88/100
Avg math proficiency82%
Avg reading proficiency82%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index15/100
Typical home value$2.48M
Median rent$5,384/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$2.48M

Median Rent

$5,384/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Tokeneke Elementary SchoolPK–05439
84%
82%
Hindley Elementary SchoolPK–05411
84%
82%
Holmes Elementary SchoolPK–05407
84%
81%
Darien High School09–121,382
82%
89%
Royle Elementary SchoolPK–05342
82%
82%
Ox Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05625
78%
82%
Middlesex Middle School06–081,043
77%
79%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

21,683

Median Income

$250K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

40 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 06820 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 06820 has a school score of 88/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 06820 is approximately $2.48M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 06820 in Darien has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.