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Darien, Illinois

       
Total population 22,730 Average January/July temperatures 23.1° / 74.8°
Median home price $ 270,000 Annual Precipitation 37.94 in. /yr.
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Darien, Illinois

This city, known as a "Nice Place to Live," is in DuPage County.

Cultural Attractions
DarienFest is a weekend-long festival featuring a craft show, live music, plenty of food, and amusement rides.
Economy
Darien's economy is fueled by commercial and light research industry.
Geography
Darien sits in northeastern Illinois, slightly southeast of Chicago.
Historical
The son of Thomas Andrus, the city's first settler, would swim across the Illinois and Michigan Canal to retrieve mail.
Recreation
The city boasts 16 parks and is a short drive away from Chicago.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 32 ° / 14.2 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 86.8 ° / 62.8 °
Precipitation (?) 37.94 in. /yr.
Index score for various storm types (?) 164
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 270,000
Median household income (?) $63501.0
Maximum state income tax (?) 3 %
State sales tax (?) 7.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .283 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 33
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 23
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 13
Number of libraries within the county (?) 28
Number of museums within the county (?) 28
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 7
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 22,730
Population density (?) 3,247 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 34.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,747 people
Education (?) 35 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 40
Number of clinics within the county (?) 92
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 248
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