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Darien
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Darien

#15 in Best Places to Live in DuPage County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Darien is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 22,087. Darien is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Darien offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Darien there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Darien and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Darien are highly rated.
    About Darien...
    Population
    22,087
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $343,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,566
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      9.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      18.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      129.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      756.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      18.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Darien

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $104,226
    National
    $69,021
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