Darien, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.1

C

out of 100

Overview

Darien is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 21,698, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $463,450. Median household income is $110,546.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 21,698 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $463,450 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $110,546 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.7 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

21,698

Source: Census ACS

$463,450

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$110,546

Source: Census ACS

29.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

122 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

DuPage County (county-level results)

56%
43%
Democrat 251,164
Republican 191,243
Leans D+13.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 44.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 65.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 43.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 95/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 35/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 56.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75.1

Location

Darien, IL (41.7519, -87.9739)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.