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About
Life in Naperville
If you're considering a move here, understand that you're signing up for an affluent Chicago suburb that's suburban in every sense—car-dependent, sprawling, and pricey—but with the genuine community infrastructure that makes people actually put down roots. Naperville sits 28 miles west of downtown Chicago with a population of about 149,500, making it Illinois's fourth-largest city, and what keeps people here isn't novelty; it's stability, schools, and a median household income of about $155,000 that reflects who actually lives in this town. Housing costs match that affluence—median home values around $540,000 with rent averaging $1,885 a month—so this isn't a place for cost-conscious transplants, but if you're earning professional-level income in education, healthcare, tech, or management, the economics can work.
Naperville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Foreign-Born
22.5%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Naperville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Naperville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (38.3%), and 8.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.5%
of households
Married Couples
64.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 48% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Naperville
In Naperville, rent runs 48% above the IL average, and home values are 105% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
74.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $618,458 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Naperville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Naperville is 0.8 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Naperville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute30.5 min avg
How Naperville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Naperville, most residents drive alone to work (57%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Naperville runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
70.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
568.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Naperville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DuPage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DuPage County, which includes Naperville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Flood | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DuPage County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DuPage County, which includes Naperville, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
DuPage County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Naperville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
24.3"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
144
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 2.19" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.96" |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 2.36" |
| Apr | 59°F | 36°F | 3.82" |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.79" |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.25" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 4.35" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.36" |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.58" |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.77" |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Naperville
Naperville has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Edward Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Linden Oaks at Edward
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Copley Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Aurora
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Bolingbrook
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Winfield
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Naperville
Naperville's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 72.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
39
within city limits
Private Schools
17
within city limits
College Degree Rate
72.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Naperville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,974 students · in-state tuition $29,970 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,180 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,942 students · in-state tuition $37,650 · 60% graduate · median earnings $67,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Naperville
Naperville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
56 mi awayPublic Libraries in Naperville
Naperville Public Library
200 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville
95th Street Branch Library
3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville
Naper Boulevard Branch Library
2035 South Naper Boulevard, Naperville
Cities Near Naperville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Naperville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Naperville FAQ
Is Naperville, Illinois affordable?⌄
Naperville's median rent is $1,885/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $155,105/year. Median home value is $540,200.
Is Naperville, Illinois safe?⌄
Naperville's violent crime rate was 70 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 569 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Naperville, Illinois?⌄
Naperville has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Naperville, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Naperville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,885/month and median household income is $155,105/year. The median home value is $540,200. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Naperville, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Naperville is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from