DARIEN, Conn. -- You are not alone! There are 6,195 people ages 50 or over in Darien, close to one-third of the total population of 20,700. Why downsize? Too much house with the kids gone Too much land to take care of Lifestyle change Once the kids are gone, the large house and land can be too much to care for. It’s also a time when people start thinking about a lifestyle ...