Darien, IL housing market
The typical Darien home is worth about $460,000, up 4.4% in a year, 54% above the Illinois typical home. Homes typically sell in 37 days, a little above asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Darien compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Darien at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Darien | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $304,000 | $181,000 |
| 2018 | $317,000 | $190,000 |
| 2019 | $324,000 | $195,000 |
| 2020 | $326,000 | $200,000 |
| 2021 | $342,000 | $215,000 |
| 2022 | $368,000 | $236,000 |
| 2023 | $377,000 | $248,000 |
| 2024 | $407,000 | $263,000 |
| 2025 | $429,000 | $278,000 |
| 2026 | $450,000 | $290,000 |
| August 2026 | $460,000 | $298,000 |
Darien and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien | $460K | +4.4% | 37 | $111,215 |
| Downers Grove | — | — | 36 | $115,114 |
| Woodridge | $415K | +3.3% | 37 | $101,000 |
| Willowbrook | $325K | +3.4% | — | $99,239 |
| Westmont | $413K | +4.2% | 40 | $88,090 |
4.1 years of income
The typical Darien home costs about 4.1 years of the town's median household income, more than across Illinois (3.6 years).
How Darien ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.