Darien, New York
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Population change since 2000: +3.2%
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| Males: 1,623 |  (51.4%) |
| Females: 1,535 |  (48.6%) |
| Median resident age: | 44.0 years |
| New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip codes: 14040.
| Darien: | $80,293 |
| NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,997 (it was $18,372 in 2000)
Darien town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $180,755 (it was $96,500 in 2000)
| Darien: | $180,755 |
| NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $185,048; detached houses: $198,060; townhouses or other attached units: $337,040; in 2-unit structures: $169,572; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $91,733; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $222,028; mobile homes: $56,245; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $155,195
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Darien, NY
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- 3,08397.6%White alone
- 361.1%Hispanic
- 290.9%Two or more races
- 40.1%Asian alone
- 30.09%Black alone
- 30.09%American Indian alone
Races in Darien detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Darien, New York as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Darien is 3,158 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.
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Ancestries: German (45.7%), Polish (21.8%), Irish (16.5%), English (14.1%), Italian (6.4%), United States (4.9%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 1001 feet
Land area: 47.5 square miles.
Population density: 66 people per square mile (very low).
31 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 1.0% |
| New York: | 20.4% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Darien town: | 2.3% ($2,199) |
| New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheektowaga, NY 
(19.1 miles , pop. 79,988).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (23.7 miles , pop. 292,648).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (262.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).
Nearest cities:
Pembroke, NY (2.3 miles ),
), Alden, NY (2.4 miles ),
), Alexander, NY (2.5 miles ),
), Town Line, NY (3.0 miles ),
), Akron, NY (3.1 miles )
)Latitude: 42.91 N, Longitude: 78.38 W
Area code: 585
Darien tourist attractions:
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $497,900
- 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $206,600
- 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $168,700
- 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $192,500
- 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $260,300
- 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $201,500
- 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $240,800
- 2015: 1 building, cost: $150,000
- 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $177,100
- 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $189,300
- 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $176,700
- 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $127,500
- 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $158,300
- 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $196,700
- 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $163,200
- 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $172,700
- 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $156,300
- 2005: 13 buildings, average cost: $134,300
- 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $130,500
- 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $144,300
- 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $136,100
- 2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $105,900
- 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $93,600
- 1999: 17 buildings, average cost: $105,800
- 1998: 15 buildings, average cost: $97,700
- 1997: 12 buildings, average cost: $96,200
| Here: | 3.9% |
| New York: | 4.4% |
- Health care (10.5%)
- Construction (10.2%)
- Educational services (6.0%)
- Public administration (6.0%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.4%)
- Finance & insurance (3.2%)
- Construction (16.2%)
- Public administration (8.8%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
- Transportation equipment (4.8%)
- Truck transportation (3.5%)
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.4%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (3.2%)
- Health care (21.4%)
- Educational services (11.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
- Social assistance (5.7%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
- Finance & insurance (4.6%)
- Construction (3.3%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.2%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.0%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
- Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.9%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.3%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
- Registered nurses (4.2%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.2%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
- Health technologists and technicians (3.9%)
Average climate in Darien, New York
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 86.0. This is about average.
| City: | 86.0 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.248. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.248 |
| U.S.: | 0.251 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 6.43. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 6.43 |
| U.S.: | 5.11 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.107. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.107 |
| U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 33.8 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 10.6 |
| U.S.: | 8.1 |
Tornado activity:
Darien-area historical tornado activity is below New York state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/19/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.7 miles away from the Darien town center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 7/24/1967, a category F3 tornado 36.9 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Darien-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 142.4 miles away from Darien center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 215.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 168.5 miles away from Darien center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 346.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 259.1 miles away from Darien center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 257.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Genesee County (18) is near the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 9
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Snowstorms: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Darien:
- ERIE CO HOME INFIRMARY (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ALDEN, NY)
- ERIE COUNTY HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ALDEN, NY)
- BROTHERS OF MERCY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CLARENCE, NY)
- WESTERN N Y S VETERANS HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BATAVIA, NY)
- ST LUKE MANOR OF BATAVIA (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BATAVIA, NY)
- ST JEROME HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; BATAVIA, NY)
- UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; BATAVIA, NY)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Darien:
- Genesee Community College (about 15 miles; Batavia, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,290)
- Daemen College (about 21 miles; Amherst, NY; FT enrollment: 2,365)
- Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 22 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
- University at Buffalo (about 22 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 25,415)
- Canisius College (about 24 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 4,376)
- Medaille College (about 25 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,361)
- Erie Community College (about 25 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Darien: Chestnut Hill Country Club (A), Flower Hill Farm (B), Potoczak Bee Farms (C), Six Flags at Darien Lake Camping Resort (D), Corfu Station (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Darien include: North Darien Baptist Church (A), Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery (1), Old Towne Cemetery (2), Darien Cemetery (3), Maple Hill Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Creeks: Peck Creek (A), Elevenmile Creek (B), Crooked Creek (C), Huron Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Birthplace of: Daniel Parish Kidder - Christian missionary.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Darien that have no violations reported:
- DARIEN LAKE INC (Population served: 5,000, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.6 people |
| New York: | 2.6 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 76.3% |
| Whole state: | 63.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 6.7% |
| Whole state: | 6.8% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
- Gay men: 0.0% of all households
| This town: | 3.2% |
| Whole state: | 14.6% |
| This town: | 1.3% |
| Whole state: | 7.4% |
10 people in homes for the mentally ill in 2000
For population 15 years and over in Darien:
- Never married: 20.4%
- Now married: 68.3%
- Separated: 1.4%
- Widowed: 4.6%
- Divorced: 5.3%
For population 25 years and over in Darien:
- High school or higher: 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
- Unemployed: 4.2%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.8 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.6 |
| New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Darien, NY (based on Genesee County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 15,455 | 9 |
| Mainline Protestant | 6,000 | 37 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 4,468 | 27 |
| Other | 321 | 3 |
| Black Protestant | 179 | 1 |
| None | 33,656 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 10
| This county: | 1.72 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| Genesee County: | 0.17 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 0.06 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
| Genesee County: | 0.52 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
| Genesee County: | 4.64 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 48
| Genesee County: | 8.26 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Genesee County: | 8.6% |
| State: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Here: | 27.3% |
| New York: | 23.8% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Genesee County: | 16.2% |
| State: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Darien:
- WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
- WCJW (1140 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WARSAW, NY; Owner: LLOYD LANE, INCORPORATED)
- WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WBTA (1490 AM; 1 kW; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: BRO-BEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WLGZ (990 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WJJL (1440 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: M.J. PHILLIPS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WHTK (1280 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY)
Strongest FM radio stations in Darien:
- WLOF (101.7 FM; ATTICA, NY; Owner: HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WCOU (88.3 FM; WARSAW, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
- WGRF (96.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
- WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- DW208AM (89.5 FM; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
- WBLK (93.7 FM; DEPEW, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WJYE (96.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WYRK (106.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WFBF (89.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
- WHTT-FM (104.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WMJQ (105.5 FM; BROCKPORT, NY; Owner: CANANDAIGUA BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WEDG (103.3 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WJCA (102.1 FM; ALBION, NY; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
- WGCC-FM (90.7 FM; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
- WBFO (88.7 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
TV broadcast stations around Darien:
- WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
- WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
- WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
- WPXJ-TV (Channel 51; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: PAXSON BUFFALO LICENSE, INC.)
- WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WNED-TV (Channel 17; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NY PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOC.)
- WUTV (Channel 29; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WUTV LICENSEE, LLC)
- WNLO (Channel 23; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WDTB-LP (Channel 39; HAMBURG, NY; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
- WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
- WFHW-LP (Channel 58; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITIZENS TELEVISION SYSTEM, INC.)
- WBXZ-LP (Channel 56; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
- WBNF-CA (Channel 15; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
Medal of Honor Recipients
Medal of Honor Recipient born in Darien: James E. Cross.
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 11Number of bridges
- 43ft / 12.7mTotal length
- $6,988,000Total costs
- 12,207Total average daily traffic
- 1,669Total average daily truck traffic
- 14,424Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 31930-1939
- 21940-1949
- 31950-1959
- 11980-1989
- 12000-2009
- 12020-2022
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Darien)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
2- UNY0160, 1751 Sharrick Rd.(Bu33xc066) (Lat: 42.911778 Lon: -78.365028), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 77.1 m, Call Sign: WQTF933,
Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 01/17/2024, Expiration Date: 01/27/2034, Certifier: Karl Kuykendall, Registrant: Uniti Fiber LLC, 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 1800, Mobile, AL 36602, Phone: (877) 652-2321, Email:
- 3GER202A, 1751 Sharrick Rd.(Bu33xc066) (Lat: 42.911778 Lon: -78.365028), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 77.1 m, Call Sign: WRBN292,
Assigned Frequencies: 21825.0 MHz, 21875.0 MHz, 21825.0 MHz, 21875.0 MHz, 21825.0 MHz, 21875.0 MHz, 21825.0 MHz, 21875.0 MHz, 21825.0 MHz, 21875.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 05/04/2018, Expiration Date: 05/04/2028, Cancellation Date: 11/04/2020, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Darien, NY
- 9957.9%Structure Fires
- 4224.6%Outside Fires
- 2212.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 84.7%Other
According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of fire incidents - 29 took place in 2018, and the least - 3 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (57.9%), and Outside Fires (24.6%).
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 44.5%Utility gas
- 25.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 16.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 8.3%Wood
- 3.0%Electricity
- 1.2%Coal or coke
- 1.0%Other fuel
- 63.2%Utility gas
- 14.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 13.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 6.6%Electricity
- 2.0%Other fuel
Darien compared to New York state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
Top Patent Applicants
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Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.