Coined "A Nice Place to Live," Darien is a welcoming, family-focused community nestled in the southwest suburbs of Chicago within scenic DuPage County. The local lifestyle centers around strong civic engagement, highly active youth sports leagues, and an abundance of recreational spaces like the multi-use Darien Community Park and the nearby Argonne National Laboratory complexes. Residents appreciate seamless commuter access via Interstate 55 and the Tri-State Tollway, alongside localized retail and dining options scattered along Cass Avenue.
The housing inventory showcases an accessible and highly practical collection of residential options, from classic raised ranches and traditional multi-story Colonials to modern townhome subdivisions. With single-family houses remaining highly competitive within DuPage County's general market momentum, Darien offers exceptional square footage, spacious private yards, and reliable historical asset appreciation. Home choices are continuously reinforced by top-tier local educational tracks, including the highly rated Downers Grove South High School and specialized elementary school districts.
Prospective buyers evaluating the area often compare localized home opportunities with the nearby estate inventory found in our Willowbrook neighborhood guide or review the premium property offerings featured in our Hinsdale homes for sale index. Take a full tour of all active regional listings by exploring our centralized Chicago Western Suburbs neighborhoods overview page. Rely on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury specialist Johnny Kloster to provide the specialized local insights and premier transaction strategy needed to navigate your DuPage County real estate path.
22,975 people live in Darien, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $53,723. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Darien, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Neima Coffee & Cafe, Windy City Records, and True Balance Karate.
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| Dining | 4.91 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.54 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.54 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.69 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.74 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.75 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.71 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.62 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.84 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.84 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.12 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.71 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Darien has 9,278 households, with an average household size of 2.47. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Darien do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 22,975 people call Darien home. The population density is 3,457.57 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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