Comparing New Canaan and Darien
| New Canaan Read the guide | Darien Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $2,450,000 | $2,800,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +16.7% | +19.1% |
| Price per sq ft | $623 | $778 |
| Sells at | 103% of list price | 106% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 279 | 235 |
| Median days on market | 15 | 11 |
| Homes for sale now | 52 | 29 |
| Months of supply | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Typical home sold | 4 bd · 4,000 sq ft · built 1968 | 4 bd · 3,500 sq ft · built 1954 |
| Home types | 75% single-family · 23% condo · 2% multi-family | 91% single-family · 9% condo |
| Population | 21,160 | 22,528 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 22.2 | 12.7 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 16.97 | 16.05 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$29,100/yr | ~$31,500/yr |
| Public schools | 5 | 7 |
| Parks and preserves | 19 | 16 |
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.