Darien, Wisconsin

About Darien

Set in the southeastern part of Wisconsin, Darien is a small town, home to 1,540 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Darien holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,013 residents per square mile.

📰 Darien News Today

• Mary Ann Trussler Obituary Jul 30, 2026 haaselockwoodfhs.com · Jul 30
• Darien Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Darien residents and labor unions share opposing views on planned gas-fueled power plant TMJ4 News · Jul 17
• Laurie Nickels Monroe Funeral Home · Jul 14
• A majority Hispanic Wisconsin school district considers cutting its dual language program WPR · Apr 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Darien Unique

• Positioned in southeastern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Darien

• Whiskey Ranch

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Darien

• McCarthy School Park reviews ★
• Wildwood Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Darien

• Darien Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Darien

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