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Crime in Darien summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Darien. Key points include:
There were 207 total crimes in Darien in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Darien is 958.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Darien is 41.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Darien is 916.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Darien is -54.78% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Darien Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Darien / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 207 | 958.4 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 41.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.6 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 27.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 198 | 916.7 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 46 | 213.0 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 138 | 638.9 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 64.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Darien summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Darien. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Darien is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Darien is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Darien is $449,622.
The median income in Darien is $111,215.
Darien's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Darien Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Darien | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 176 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Darien, IL Weather
The average high in Darien is 59.3° and the average low is 39.6°.
There are 71.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.5 inches of precipitation each year with 30.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Darien |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Darien Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Darien
The current population in Darien is 21,879. The population has decreased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,879 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 21,855 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 21,953 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 22,087 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 21,843 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 21,884 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 22,126 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 22,206 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 22,232 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 22,263 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 22,251 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 22,206 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 22,163 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 22,142 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 22,163 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Darien
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Darien is:
73.2% White with 16,016 White residents.
2.6% African American with 577 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
11.9% Asian with 2,603 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 42 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 606 Two Or More residents.
9.3% Hispanic with 2,030 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Darien | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Darien
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Darien is 51.0% female with 11,169 female residents.
Darien is 49.0% male with 10,710 male residents.
| Gender | Darien | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Darien for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Darien completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Darien completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Darien completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Darien completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Darien completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Darien completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Darien completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Darien completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Darien completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Darien | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Darien, Illinois
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3.0% of households in Darien earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Darien earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Darien earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Darien earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.1% of households in Darien earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.8% of households in Darien earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Darien earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.9% of households in Darien earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.0% of households in Darien earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.2% of households in Darien earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Darien | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.1% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.9% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
