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Darien, IL vs Schertz, TX

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Are people in Schertz older or younger than people in Darien?
- The Median Age in Schertz is 5.6 years younger than in Darien.

Are housing costs cheaper in Schertz or Darien?
- Schertz housing costs are 7.5% less expensive than Darien housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Schertz or Darien?
- The average commute for residents of Schertz is 3.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Darien.

Things to do in Darien?
Darien, Illinois is a small city located in DuPage County and part of the Chicago metropolitan area. This vibrant town has a population of about 21,000 people and enjoys access to quality education and recreational opportunities alike. Darien is home to a number of public parks, schools such as Hinsdale South High School, and nearby attractions such as the Brookfield Zoo.

Things to do in Schertz?
Schertz, Texas is located in Bexar County providing tourists plenty of activities from visiting Pickrell Park or exploring Cibolo Nature Center to golfing at The Bandit Golf Club plus food spots including Casbeers Café and Cantina.

 Darien, ILSchertz, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,607329,725,481
 Median Income$104,226  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$361,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Darien    3 Reviews

2/13/2021 I've lived in the Darien Illinois area for 35 years now. It's fine. Traffic is only nasty during the A.M. and PM rush hours. Thankfully, PM rush over is  More

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THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN DARIEN IS GOOD - MIDDLE CLASS. IT'S A QUIET COMMUNITY WITH GOOD SCHOOL AND A LOT OF ACTIVITES. WE'RE CLOSE ENOUGH TO CHICAGO - 30 MINUTE DRIVE -  More

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Over 15 years ago

Every medical specialty is available within  More

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Reviews for Schertz    4 Reviews

I have only lived in Schertz Two years but im beyond ready to leave this area as soon as my kid graduates. Ill just start by saying that there are NO jobs in the  More

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Over 12 years ago

Agree with you completely Tammy. Ready to move out. But we've been here 14 years, including a 2 year overseas stay. The previous mayor,(Baldwin) turned was a charming  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved here from Nashville 15 years ago. Some of the things I like are the mild winters, diversity (but that is changing, good prices on housing, no taxes on food,  More

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