| Date of
Incorporation |
December 13, 1969 |
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| Area of
Jurisdiction |
Approximately 9.5 square miles |
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| Total
miles of streets the city maintains |
68
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| Form of
Government |
Council/Aldermanic
7 Alderman elected from seven wards
Mayor, City Clerk and Treasurer elected
Administrator
is chief administrative officer. |
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Population 2000 |
23,615
(2000 Census) |
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| Housing
Units |
8,929 |
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| Median
Family Income |
$74,836 |
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| Median
Age |
40 |
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| Average
Home Value |
$214,500 |
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| Average
Rental |
$763 |
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| Water
Utilities |
City of
Darien Water System |
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Rate for Residents |
$4.90 per 1,000 gallons + $5.00 flat service fee |
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Rate for Non-Residents |
$6.74 per 1,000 gallons + $5.00
flat service fee |
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Min Water Hookup Charge |
$800.11 |
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Also serving parts of Darien |
DuPage
County Water System |
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| Sewer
Utility |
DuPage
County Environmental Concerns |
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| Police
Protection |
City of
Darien Police Department |
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| Fire
Protection |
Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District
Tri-State Fire
Protection District
Lemont Fire Protection District |
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| Library |
Indian
Prairie Library District |
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| Park
District |
Darien
Park District
Wards Creek Park District |
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Schools
(not all in city limits) |
11
Elementary (Dist. #60, 61, 63, 66 & 113)
4 Junior Highs (Dist. #61, 63, 66 & 113)
3 High Schools (Dist. #86, 99 & 210) (Downers Grove South,
Hinsdale South, Lemont) |
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Location |
18
miles west of Chicago in southern DuPage County |
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Major
Employers
(within Darien city limits) |
Jewel
Food Store
High School District #86 [Hinsdale South]
Public School District #61
Carriage Greens Country Club
University of Chicago Hospital Research
Darien Towne Centre |
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Transportation |
Interstate 55 Stevenson Expressway
Interstate 355 North/South Tollway
Chicago Midway Airport (15 miles)
O'Hare International Airport (10 miles)
Amtrak Rail |
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| Public
Transportation |
Pace
Regional Bus Service
Metra Commuter Train Service |
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| 2008
Property Tax Rate |
$.2210
per $100 of assessed valuation |
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| Sales
Tax Rate |
8% |
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2008 Crime Rate Information |
| Violent
Crimes |
8 |
|
Crimes per 1000 |
16.08 |
|
Thefts |
353 |
