Darien is a medium-sized city located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 21,584 people and five associated neighborhoods, Darien is the 109th largest community in Illinois. Darien real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Darien house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Darien is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 85.02% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Darien is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Darien who work in management occupations (14.76%), sales jobs (11.89%), and office and administrative support (10.37%). Also of interest is that Darien has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 17.19% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Darien is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Darien’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Darien is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Darien, the average commute to work is 30.64 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Darien. 52.37% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Darien in 2022 was $55,911, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $223,644 for a family of four. Darien is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Darien home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Darien residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Darien include German, Irish, Polish, Italian, and English. Darien also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 18.23%. The most common language spoken in Darien is English. Other important languages spoken here include Langs. of India and Spanish.
