Darien, Illinois Income Statistics
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Darien Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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Darien Above average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Darien | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,928 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $72,649 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.1% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 19.8% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 18.6% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Darien is about 31% higher than in Illinois. Income has been growing slower in Darien (4.1%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 20% of adults in Darien earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Darien, Illinois grew by 60.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $109,928 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.1% per year.
Darien has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2023, its income was 32% higher. The gap has widened from 34% in 2009 to 37% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Darien
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Households by income, 2024
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About 4,632 households (54.8% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 10.1% of households in Darien had an income under $35,000 and 32.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Darien has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (18.6% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (2.3% vs 6.4%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 219 | 2.6% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 94 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 192 | 2.3% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 353 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 562 | 6.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,283 | 15.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,120 | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,893 | 22.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,163 | 13.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,576 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 8,455 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 3,506 residents (19.8% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 21.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 9.1% of Darien residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 20.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 31.5% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Darien has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (19.8% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share with no personal income (9.1% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 1,617 | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 1,394 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 803 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,416 | 8.0% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,891 | 10.7% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,191 | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,789 | 15.8% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,069 | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,506 | 19.8% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 17,676 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 9.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Darien
| Metric | Darien | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.498 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $81,902 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $67,396 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 17.7% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Darien, it is 0.498, lower than Illinois's 0.547, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 22% more than women's income in Darien, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 22% wage gap accumulates to roughly $507,710 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Darien, Illinois has narrowed from about 27% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 31% in 2010, and was narrowest at 18% in 2021. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,936 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Darien | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 20.7% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 537 people are unemployed in Darien, Illinois.
The average commute time in Darien is 25 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Darien, Illinois has fallen from 8.6% to 4.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.5% in 2012 and fell as low as 3.9% in 2019.
Darien has been below the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but briefly rose above it in 2012 (0.2 points higher). In 2024 its rate was 0.5 points lower.
Darien, IL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Darien, IL is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 21,208 residents against a local median of 32,108. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Darien, IL an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is median household income, 6% above the local median at $109,928 against $103,949. Darien, IL has the 2nd highest median household income of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien, IL | 21,208 | $109,928 #2/4 | 4.1%/yr #2/4 | 4.7% #4/4 | 0.498 #1/4 |
| Westmont, IL | 23,509 | $103,949 | 5.3%/yr | 3.8% | 0.536 |
| Woodridge, IL | 32,108 | $100,684 | 3.4%/yr | 4.5% | 0.524 |
| Downers Grove, IL | 51,779 | $113,724 | 4.0%/yr | 4.6% | 0.517 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Darien, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Darien, Illinois.
How Rich Is Darien, Illinois?
Darien has a wealth index grade of A. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A grade means residents are much better off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $109,928, about 31% higher than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How fast is household income rising in Darien, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Darien, Illinois rose 60%, from $68,611 to $109,928. Over the same years, income here outpaced Illinois as a whole: +60% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Darien in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Darien, Illinois was $103,474, down 1% from $104,248 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Darien in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Darien, Illinois was $93,143. By 2024 it had risen 18% to $109,928.
Is Darien, Illinois a high-income area?
Yes. 20% of adults in Darien, Illinois earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 5), against 15% (about 1 in 7) in Illinois. 19% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 14% in Illinois.
What is the Gini coefficient in Darien, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Darien is 0.498. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Darien, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Darien, Illinois has narrowed from about 27% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 31% in 2010, and was narrowest at 18% in 2021. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,936 since 2009.
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