The Town FilesDarien, Illinois
City in DuPage County · population 22,011 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $398,700
- Household income
- $111,215
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 52
- Median age
- 44.4
Darien is a city of 22,011 people in DuPage County, Illinois. The median home is worth $398,700, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more upscale than 89% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Illinois towns, better transit than 87% of Illinois towns.
How Darien ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Darien is worth $398,700, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $111,215, which is more affordable than 9% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,857 a month. 78.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Darien | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $398,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,857 | $960 |
| Median household income | $111,215 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 78.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Darien
| People | Darien | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.5% | — |
| Work from home | 20.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 90.4% |
Weather in Darien
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Darien since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 13, 1976 about 4.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 35 deaths and 553 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 173 times; the largest was 4.80 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in DuPage County since 1996
DuPage County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in DuPage County
DuPage County had 622,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,674 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Darien itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Darien
9 public schools with 3,776 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale South High School | 9-12 | 1,329 | 12.3 |
| Concord Elem School | PK-4 | 463 | 13.6 |
| Mark DeLay School | PK-2 | 457 | 12.4 |
| Eisenhower Jr High School | 6-8 | 416 | 10.9 |
| Elizabeth Ide Elem School | PK-2 | 396 | 17.2 |
| Lace Elem School | 3-5 | 388 | 11.1 |
| Cass Jr High School | 5-8 | 327 | 13.1 |
| HSD 86 Adult Opportunties Pgm | 12-12 | — | — |
| LADSE-DHH-Hinsdale South HS | Other | — | — |
Towns near Darien
- Willowbrook, IL2.5 mi · 9,236 people · home $358,600
- Burr Ridge, IL3.2 mi · 11,192 people · home $700,400
- Woodridge, IL3.3 mi · 34,158 people · home $363,700
- Westmont, IL3.4 mi · 24,429 people · home $379,100
- Clarendon Hills, IL3.9 mi · 8,702 people · home $605,800
- Downers Grove, IL4.0 mi · 50,247 people · home $449,800
- Indian Head Park, IL4.6 mi · 4,065 people · home $356,600
- Hinsdale, IL4.7 mi · 17,395 people · home $1,053,700
Darien questions
Is Darien, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Darien scores better for retirees than 79% of Illinois towns and quieter than 22%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Darien?
The median owner-occupied home in Darien is valued at $398,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,215, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,857 a month.
What is the weather like in Darien?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 24.3 inches of snow.
Does Darien get tornadoes?
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Darien since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 13, 1976. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)