Living in Darien, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darien · Census data 2020–2024
Darien has 21,879 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $111,215 (33% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $398,700, the median rent is $1,857/month.
Darien at a glance
- Population
- 21,879
- Median age
- 44.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,215State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $398,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,857/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Darien a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Darien
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darien the median home value is $398,700, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,857 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,246 a month in housing costs.
Darien median household income
The median household income in Darien is $111,215 and the income per person is $55,898. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Darien: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,950
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.50
Darien demographics
- Population
- 21,879
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 8,735
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darien ›
Education in Darien
52.4% of adults 25 and older in Darien have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 20.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darien
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Darien vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien | 21,879 | $111,215 | $398,700 | $1,857 |
| Willowbrook | 9,131 | $99,239 | $358,600 | $1,747 |
| Burr Ridge | 11,141 | $156,829 | $700,400 | $3,501 |
| Woodridge | 33,941 | $101,000 | $363,700 | $1,494 |
| Westmont | 23,724 | $88,090 | $379,100 | $1,533 |
| Clarendon Hills | 8,659 | $130,388 | $605,800 | $1,142 |
| Downers Grove | 50,054 | $115,114 | $449,800 | $1,656 |
| Indian Head Park | 3,974 | $100,149 | $356,600 | $1,746 |
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
More for people moving to Darien
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What is the median household income in Darien, IL?
The median household income in Darien is $111,215, 33% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Darien?
The median home value in Darien is $398,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Darien?
The median gross rent in Darien is $1,857 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Darien, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Darien?
The median age in Darien is 44.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Darien?
The average commute to work in Darien is 29 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darien?
The unemployment rate in Darien is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darien?
52.4% of adults in Darien have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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