Town of

Darien

Connecticut
darienct.gov
2 Renshaw Road, 06820
Phone: (203) 656-7300
First Selectman: Jon Zagrodzky
Town Administrator: Jennifer Charneski

Sustainable CT Designation: Silver Certified

Demographics

Population22,528
Median Household Income (2022)$250,000
Per Capita Income (2022)$147,195
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate78.08%
Median Home Value (2023)$1,728,400
Median Rent (2023)$3,501
Total Households (2025)7,111

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$11,114,599,944
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$16,435,870,934
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$749,606.45
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)15.48
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles15.48
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$155,175,743.72
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$2,804,084.03
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$4,865,931.93
Total Tax Levy$162,845,759.68
Tiered PILOT$67,617.86
Town Aid Road$455,116.69
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$152741.10
Education Cost Sharing$540,833
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$8,744
Total State Grants$1,224,848.41
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List6.70%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Representative Town Meeting
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date1
Town Hall of Darien

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Darien is an elegant coastal community known for its excellent schools, beautiful neighborhoods, and proximity to Long Island Sound. With a vibrant downtown and strong community engagement, it offers both small-town warmth and metropolitan accessibility.

Geography

CountyFairfield
Council of Government (COG)Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WESTCOG)
Area (sq. miles)23.4 mi²
Public Roads-Town83.37

Representation

US Congressional District4
State Senate Districts25
State House125
+

Income Per Capita

See All Stats + Map
MunicipalityParam NameOrder
+

MA Representative for:

Municipality
+