Darien, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$360 Avg asking sale price
$20 Avg asking lease rate
7,258 SF Avg unit lease size
26,900 SF Avg building size for sale
6.39% Average cap rate

Darien's Demographic Profile

Darien has 8,599 households and a median income of $102,974, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 20,926
# Households 8,599
Median age 48
Median household income $102,974
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,605
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Darien $286 9,226 SF 6.57%
Willowbrook $345 4,712 SF 10.21%
Downers Grove $297 10,758 SF 7.50%
Burr Ridge $308 10,907 SF 6.57%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Darien $500 45,027 SF
Willowbrook $287 53,938 SF
Woodridge $546 31,433 SF
Lemont $181 13,578 SF
Downers Grove $536 27,880 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bridgeview $216 3,430 SF 9.52%
Westchester $140 4,100 SF 7.59%
Glen Ellyn $130 15,688 SF 6.44%
Wheaton $169 17,257 SF 6.44%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Darien

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Kingery Hwy Development Opportunity

Burr Ridge, IL 60527

  • 1.13 - 1.34 AC Lots
  • 4 Commercial Lots
  • $489,800 - $3,389,800
For Sale

7900 S Cass Ave

Darien, IL 60561

  • 20,000 SF Office Building
  • $3,100,000
For Sale

Glen Oaks Office Park

Darien, IL 60561

  • 6,412 SF Office Building
  • $1,450,000
For Sale

6845-6847 S Kingery Hwy

Willowbrook, IL 60527

  • 6,625 SF Office Building
  • 6.57% Cap Rate
  • $1,450,000
For Sale

1560 75th St

Downers Grove, IL 60516

  • 3,867 SF Office Building
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

825 W 75th St

Willowbrook, IL 60527

  • 25,000 SF Flex Building
  • $3,125,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Darien pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Darien $360 26,900 SF
Willowbrook $288 17,230 SF
Woodridge $456 45,351 SF
Lemont $181 97,472 SF
Downers Grove $430 20,082 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Darien alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Darien or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Darien 20,926 8,599 48 $102,974 2 1,605 -2%
Willowbrook 9,497 4,311 46 $99,999 2 1,490 -1%
Woodridge 33,729 13,140 40 $94,615 3 4,468 -2%
Lemont 17,826 6,483 45 $119,596 3 1,071 -2%
Downers Grove 50,339 20,248 44 $105,477 2 5,129 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Darien, IL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Darien

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Is Darien a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Darien offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Darien?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Darien. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Darien?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Darien. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Darien compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Darien. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Darien acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Darien, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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