Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Darien, IL
$460,000Median listing price
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About Darien
A city of about 22,000 in DuPage County, Darien is a quiet, overwhelmingly residential suburb of 1960s–80s subdivisions — split-levels, ranches, and two-stories on generous lots — with no traditional downtown; daily commerce clusters along Cass Avenue and 75th Street. Its biggest draw is green space: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, with its waterfall and 11 miles of trails, anchors the south side.
Home prices in Darien
The median listing price in Darien is $460,000.
Top places in Darien
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (waterfall and trails)
- Indian Prairie Public Library
- Darien Park District
- Cass Avenue retail corridor
- 75th Street retail corridor
- Argonne National Laboratory (adjacent, Lemont)
Commuting from Darien
- No Metra station in town; the nearest is the BNSF Line in Downers Grove, about 10 minutes north. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 25 miles via I-55/I-290; allow about 35–55 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
Darien FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Darien, IL?
The median listing price in Darien is $460,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Darien, IL?
No Metra station in town; the nearest is the BNSF Line in Downers Grove, about 10 minutes north. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 25 miles via I-55/I-290; allow about 35–55 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.