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Darien, WI


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Darien, Wisconsin

Darien, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 16 miles E of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 50 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 1,572.

The People and Families of Darien

In Darien, about 61% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village. One thing visitors notice about the village is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Darien is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Darien had a median family income of $53,625.

Darien Housing

About 67% of housing units in Darien are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Darien, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Darien strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Darien Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Darien Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Darien, WI

Comparing Darien to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men85
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Women63
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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