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Darien, Georgia

city · McIntosh County

At a glance

1,452
Population
$172,200
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$273,617
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-09
$925/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$57,000
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
29.3 min
Average commute
89.5%
Homes with broadband
43.03%
Locations with fiber available
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost8% above
For business: Georgia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college49 mi
Nearest technical college48 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates29.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county McIntosh County Development Authority
Our mission at the McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA) is to drive economic growth, empower the business community, and enrich the quality of life in Coastal Georgia. We are dedicated to preserving and safeguarding our cultural and natural resources while fostering a thriving and sustainable community.
state Georgia Economic Developers' Assoc
The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA serves Georgia's economic development community with networking, professional development and public policy resources.
state Georgia Electric Membership
Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association for Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and their generation and transmission partners. Its Community & Economic Development Teams offer data-driven insights and confidential site selection tools and services to help communities and businesses locate and succeed in Georgia. Services are provided at no cost to communities and site selectors through the support of Georgia’s Electric Cooperatives.
state MEAG Power
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide generation and transmission organization that provides reliable, competitively-priced wholesale electricity to 49 member communities (Participants), who own and operate their local electric distribution systems.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association that facilitates site location, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, and marketing and demographic research to assist businesses with locations and expansions.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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