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Darien, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Brooks Diaz

What surprised you most about Darien?

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $109,354 in Darien. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots...

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Carson H.

Remote worker thinking about Darien

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Thoughts?

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Henry Phillips

Remote worker thinking about Darien

So, I'm single, late 30s, and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 21,855 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly g...

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Grace Turner

Life in Darien as a young professional

Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,671 for rent here. Rent is about $1,671/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. Honestly, I think it's a great ...

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Brooks Diaz

Best companies to work for in Darien?

I'm a 23-year-old police officer and With a population of 21,855, Darien is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Brooks Diaz

How are the schools in Darien?

My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 21,855 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is excitin...

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Isaiah Moore

What to expect moving to Darien?

I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 21,855, Darien is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some ...

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portland_allison

Commute times in Darien -how bad?

Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Claire Williams

Quick question about Darien

Been meaning to ask this. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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