$438,799Average Value$225Average Price per Sq Ft48Homes For Sale
Tee time 30 minutes from Chicago
With access to expansive nature and convenient amenities, Darien is a nice place to live. In fact, that’s the city’s official slogan. A half-hour drive from Chicago, Darien provides spacious housing, big-box retail and golf to commuters looking to escape the city after the workday. "Darien is a community built around a golf course,” says Becky Marquardt, a local real estate broker. “The area is more affordable compared to surrounding suburbs, and residents enjoy an abundance of green.”
Carriage Greens Country Club is Darien's own beautifully maintained 18-hole golf course.
As of 2021, Darien has a population of 21,751.
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Various architectural styles and prices in Darien
Home prices in the area range from $400,000 for ranches and split-levels to $1 million for spacious, 21st-century homes. Various architectural styles, including Cape Cods, Georgian Revivals, modern traditional homes and contemporary Craftsman-style houses peek out behind Darien’s pine and maple-lined streets. Most homes in the area were built between the mid-20th century and early 2000s, sitting on quarter- and half-acre lots with neatly trimmed lawns and backyard patios, playgrounds and storage sheds. However, there are also a handful of condos and townhouse units on the market, which start close to $200,000 and usually sell for under $400,000.
Neat split level homes are a common sight in Darien.
Residents in Darien enjoy up to an acre of yard space.
Custom contemporary homes add a modern flair to the variety of housing styles in Darien.
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Bass fishing and Caribbean soul dance at South
Darien children can start their academic journey with prekindergarten through second grade at Elizabeth Ide Elementary School before continuing to Prairieview Elementary School for grades three through six. Elizabeth Ide offers students after-school theatre and art education classes, as well as intramural basketball and floor hockey. For middle school, students can attend Lakeview Junior High. All three schools receive an A-minus from Niche. For high school, students can attend Downers Grove South High School, simply known as “South” in the community. An A-rated school, South offers students a wide variety of extracurricular organizations, including a Caribbean Soul Dance Troupe, a bass fishing club and a speech team.
Downers Grove South High School holds an overall A grade on Niche.
The atheltics at South High School are some of the best in the area.
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Indoor, NHL-sized rinks and waterfall trails
With expansive parklands in the neighborhood’s backyard, Darien residents don’t need to travel far for indoor and outdoor recreation. The Darien Sportsplex includes an indoor turf soccer field and three NHL-sized ice rinks. A short walk north leads to Darien Community Park, where locals can use basketball courts, tennis courts, the park’s baseball diamond or its sand volleyball court before enjoying a spread under the shade of the gazebo or a mature tree.
When the weather is nice, local members can be found at Carriage Greens Country Club, most likely on its beautifully maintained, 18-hole golf course, which winds between the village’s residential streets. Waterfall Glen lies just a few streets south, home to 2,500 acres of woodlands, savanna and prairie habitats. With over 11 miles of trails, visitors can mountain bike, horseback ride, cross-country ski or hike the preserve discover flowing waterfalls, streams, ponds and old quarries popular among local fishermen.
The Darien Sportsplex is home to the Chicago Hawks Hockey Club.
The Darien Sportsplex features three NHL-size ice rinks.
Enjoy the serene surroundings at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.
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Guy Fieri-approved Southern cuisine
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café on Cass Avenue has been featured on numerous TV shows, including “Chicago’s Best” and “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” for its blend of Mexican, Cajun and Southern cuisine. Comfort dishes like Jamaican jerk tacos, Brunswick stew, loaded brisket fries and crispy fried chicken are popular menu items. For late-night entertainment, head to Q Bar & Grill next door, where residents can enjoy drinks, games, specialty burgers, live music or bingo on Wednesdays. Residents can pick groceries up at the local Jewel-Osco, Brookhaven Marketplace or Walmart Supercenter.
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café is neighborhood and television recognized.
Enjoy Darien's own fusion of Mexican and southern cuisine at Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café.
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café features over 20 local beer on tap.
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Easy access to Interstate 55
Because many Darien residents commute to Chicago for work, the easy drive is a major draw of the neighborhood. “Most of it is proximity to the city and access to the highway,” says real estate agent Deneen Ruffolo with Realty Executives Midwest, a Darien resident of several decades. Drivers can hop on Interstate 55 for a 30-minute drive to the city center, whether it’s for their daily commute or for a weekend outing in the Windy City.
35 yerars of Darien Fest
The Darien community comes together several times a year for events like Darien Fest, which the neighborhood has celebrated for 35 years. Darien Fest includes free admission to a weekend of food, beer, bands and business networking opportunities. Car enthusiasts can come out to the Q Bar’s parking lot for the Cruisin’ on Cass car show during the summer, and when the weather cools down, the city puts on an Oktoberfest celebration.
Kids bike with their friends to Darien Fest in Darien.
Families love the carousel at Darien Fest in Darien.
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Parks in this Area
Darien Community Park
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Trails
Hiking
Lindenwood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Hinsbrook Park
Holly Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Smart Oaks Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Volleyball
Meyer Woods Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Birchwood Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Trails
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
21 min drive
Bus
Cass & 69th
Bus
Cass & 75th
Bus
Cass & Darien Club & Hinsbrook
Bus
Cass & Alison
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Cass & Hinswood & N. Frontage
Bus
Cass & Plainfield
Bus
Cass & 71st
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.038 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
7/13/2023Niche Review
Very nice and quiet town. Not a lot to do but you can always find something. The perfect distance from Chicago.
5.0Current Resident
7/13/2018Niche Review
Great small town. Very diverse and excellent school system. Darien have great resources for all ages.
4.0Current Resident
11/3/2017Niche Review
It's quiet and pretty safe. At the same time the commerce is slim and there no real sense of community. Property values have gone down in certain areas.
5.0Current Resident
7/15/2017Niche Review
Safe community and area to live in. Feel safe at night. Low crime rates, and the crimes that happen are generally low risk for others. It is an expensive area, but the schools are excellent, and it has a great location. It is close to many important highways. Also, it is far enough from Chicago but still close enough. I think it is a lovely suburb, but it is no Hinsdale.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Darien
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Darien, Willowbrook sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Darien, Willowbrook over the last 12 months is $406,012, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
30,534
Median Age
47
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,593
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,874
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
51.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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