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Darien, WI

Darien, WI.

Population: 1,979 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Darien, WI is $340,386 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 63 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$340,386

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$340,386
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+89.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$340,514
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$330,000
Median list price
$390,000
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
-12.0%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Darien Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Delavan Municipal Well #4 (6.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
138
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,930
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,134

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
79
Nearest airport
Ames Private Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL, BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM, AURORA LAKELAND MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-39 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
49.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,631
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,214
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
355

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DarienState medianUS median
Median home value$340,386$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$330,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market63 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,631$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Darien, WI?
$340,386.
What is the median sale price in Darien, WI?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Darien, WI?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Darien, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Darien, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Darien, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Darien, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Darien, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Darien, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Darien, WI?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Darien, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Darien, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Darien, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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