Darien (ZIP 06820) sits within Darien, Connecticut with a median home price of $2,200,000 — significantly above the Darien city-wide median of $2,200,000. At 80% LTV, the typical loan amount of $1,760,000 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $766,550, placing most purchases in jumbo territory. Jumbo loans typically require stronger credit scores, larger reserves, and may carry slightly different rate pricing.
Property taxes in ZIP 06820 run 1.72% annually, adding $3,153 per month on the median home. Median household income in this neighborhood is approximately $205,000, placing the price-to-income ratio at 10.7x. Connecticut levies a state income tax, which reduces take-home pay and should be factored into your maximum monthly payment calculation.