At a Glance
Median Income
$109,354
$53,601 per capita
Home Value
$386,400
Zillow: $439,380
Median Rent
$1,671/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
998/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Darien Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darien's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Darien a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Darien residents earn a median household income of $109,354 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,601. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Darien is $386,400 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,380. Median rent is $1,671/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Darien reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 998/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.7% of adults in Darien hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darien has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population21,855
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density3,542/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,354
Per Capita$53,601
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$386,400
Rent$1,671
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$439,380
Housing Units9,180
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property998/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault14/100K
Burglary182/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation762 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Darien was founded in 1969.
The median home in Darien was built in 1978.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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