Comparing Darien and Stamford
| Darien Read the guide | Stamford Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $2,800,000 | $729,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +19.1% | +1.3% |
| Price per sq ft | $778 | $394 |
| Sells at | 106% of list price | 102% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 235 | 1,150 |
| Median days on market | 11 | 21 |
| Homes for sale now | 29 | 235 |
| Months of supply | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Typical home sold | 4 bd · 3,500 sq ft · built 1954 | 3 bd · 1,740 sq ft · built 1965 |
| Home types | 91% single-family · 9% condo | 50% single-family · 45% condo · 5% multi-family |
| Population | 22,528 | 139,134 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 12.7 | 37.6 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 16.05 | 28.47 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$31,500/yr | ~$14,500/yr |
| Public schools | 7 | 23 |
| Parks and preserves | 16 | 69 |
Market figures: SmartMLS closed residential sales, last 12 months; a town with fewer than 10 sales shows n/a. The tax estimate is the median sale price × Connecticut's 70% assessment × the town-wide mill rate (special taxing districts and actual assessments differ). Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Mill rates: CT Office of Policy and Management. School counts: NCES. Parks: OpenStreetMap contributors.