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Naperville
  • City in Illinois

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Naperville is a city in Illinois with a population of 149,089. Naperville is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Naperville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Naperville there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Naperville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Naperville are highly rated.

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About Naperville...
Population
149,089

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$482,600
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,787
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    26%
  • Own
    74%
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Naperville Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    15.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    25.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    9.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    63.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    713.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    36.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    32%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

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Naperville Reviews

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