Darien Real Estate

Darien, Illinois Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Located about 30 minutes from downtown Chicago is the quiet suburban city of Darien – one of the highest income communities in DuPage County. Named after Darien, Connecticut, Darien was incorporated in 1969. Today, the community is home to 23,000 residents who pride themselves on commitment to home and family. The Darien Park District operates 15 parks and recreation centers occupying more than 130 acres of land and offering year-round programs. There are sports leagues, classes and activities for all ages. The Darien Sportsplex is home to two ice rinks, meeting rooms, a pro shop, field house, gym and a food court. Darien schools are highly rated with state test results consistently exceeding the state averages. City history is important to Darien residents and the historical society operates a museum in the Old Lace Schoolhouse. Community events include the Darien Dash, an Expo, community golf outings, a Fourth of July celebration, a Citizen of the Year dinner, Holiday Light Trolley Tours and a tree lighting event. Darien real estate offerings vary from affordable condominiums and townhouses to lovely farmhouse and traditional-style single-family homes. Convenient shopping areas offer goods and services, rounding out this well-balanced city that calls itself “A Nice Place to Live.”