Darien Among Top 50 Places To Live In CT, New Ranking Says

DARIEN, CT — Darien is among the top 50 places to live in Connecticut, according to a new ranking from Niche.

Darien is ranked No. 38 on the list, which is based on quality of life issues.

Now in its 12th year, the 2026 Best Places to Live ranking from the data-driven platform Niche helps everyone from young people just starting their careers or families to retirees decide where they want to live. The report analyzes places of various sizes.

The overall ranking includes 230 cities and 18,000 towns, suburbs and neighborhoods.

Darien earned several high marks in various categories:

• Public schools: A+
• Good for families: A+
• Health & fitness: A+
• Nightlife: B
• Housing: B-
• Crime & safety: B-
• Diversity: C+

Check out Darien's full report card from Niche here.

The top three places to live in CT are Old Greenwich, West Hartford, and Riverside in Greenwich.

The full list of the top 100 places to live in CT can be found here.