Overview for Darien, IL
Anthony's Local Take
Darien is one of the best-kept value plays in DuPage County — you get Waterfall Glen's 9.5 miles of trails at your doorstep, a strong school district, and prices that still trail neighboring Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills by a wide margin.
22,086 people live in Darien, where the median age is 41.4 and the per capita income is $46,218. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2022).
22,086
Total Population
41.4 Years
Median Age
~2,700/sq mi
Population Density
$46,218
Per Capita Income
Around Darien, IL
There's plenty to do around Darien, including dining, shopping, parks, and more.
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
Some Bike Lanes
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Minimal Transit
Transit Score
Points of Interest
Explore popular things to do in the area.
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Portillo's Hot Dogs | 0.8 miles |
| Jewel-Osco | 0.5 miles |
| Darien Park District | 0.4 miles |
| Darien Sportsplex | 1.0 miles |
| Target | 1.2 miles |
| Great Clips | 0.6 miles |
| Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve | ~1.2 miles |
| National Shrine of St. Therese | ~1.0 miles |
Demographics and Employment Data for Darien, IL
22,086 people call Darien home. The population density is approximately 2,700 people per square mile and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022).
22,086
Total Population
~2,700/sq mi
Population Density
41.4 Years
Median Age
48.5 / 51.5%
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
Education Level
Schools in Darien, IL
These are the schools my Darien buyers care about most — strong marks across the board for a suburb this size.
The following schools are within or nearby Darien, IL. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
| Type | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
P | Concord Elementary School 7600 Cass Ave, Darien, IL 60561 | 4/5 |
P | Lace Elementary School 7301 Lace Ave, Darien, IL 60561 | 4/5 |
M | Eisenhower Junior High School 7820 Cass Ave, Darien, IL 60561 | 4/5 |
H | Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien, IL 60561 | 4/5 |
Data Sources: Demographic and income statistics are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022. Walk Score, Bike Score, and Transit Score are provided by Walk Score®. School information is sourced from public school district records. All data is subject to change; verify with official sources before making real estate decisions.
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