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Darien, Illinois

Introduction to Darien, Illinois

Darien, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 6 miles NE of Bolingbrook, Illinois (center to center) and 18 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Darien has a population of 22,860.

Darien History

The earliest settlers in this area came from the New England States. The Thomas Andrus family was the first to settle here. They settled along a stage coach line and Thomas Andrus opened the Andrus Inn. The Inn served 15 stage coaches and also had a post office and a tavern. Andrus selected Cass as the name of the area. The Village of Lace was founded in 1890. Later the city of Darien was formed from the communities of Cass and Lace. It was incorporated as a city in 1969.

Darien and nearby Attractions

  • National Shrine of St. Therese
  • Carmelite Visitor Center
  • Morton Arboretum
  • Lemont Area Historical Society & Museum
  • Graue Mill and Museum
  • Green Meadows Golf Course

Things To Do In Darien

The Darien Park District has over 130 acres of parkland. The parks' facilities offer a variety of activities such as sports, fitness activities, and picnics. Recreational activities, and other special events, are regularly organized by the people of Darien. The city also has excellent golf courses. The surrounding areas also have interesting museums and parklands.

Darien Transportation

The Chicago Midway International Airport offers air transportation facilities.

Darien Higher Education

Higher education can be availed from Benedictine University, College of Dupage, Lewis University, and Elmhurst College.

High Points

Darien strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyDarien Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Darien Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Darien Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Darien People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Darien College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Darien Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Darien Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Darien Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Darien, IL

Comparing Darien to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes21

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