DuPage County, Illinois
Darien Real Estate and Local Guide
A DuPage County suburb about 20 miles southwest of Chicago, Darien formed in 1969 from four subdivisions and carries the motto A Nice Place to Live. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Darien best.
About the area
Living in Darien, IL
Darien's city hall was built totally underground until 1994, when it was lifted so that only about 75% remains below ground.
The housing market
Homes in Darien
- About 79% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 61% of the housing stock is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $386,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Darien home
National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese
Roman Catholic shrine holding the largest collection of St. Therese artifacts outside her convent in Lisieux
Darien Sportsplex Ice Arena
Local ice skating and hockey facility
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
A 2,492-acre Forest Preserve District of DuPage County site bordering Darien, with about 11 miles of trails and Rocky Glen Falls
Neighborhoods
Darien areas to know
Marion Hills
One of the four original subdivisions that incorporated to form Darien
Brookhaven
One of the four original subdivisions that incorporated to form Darien
Farmingdale
One of the four original subdivisions that incorporated to form Darien
Hinsbrook
One of the four original subdivisions that incorporated to form Darien
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.