At a Glance
Median Income
$150,937
$71,011 per capita
Home Value
$509,900
Zillow: $594,498
Median Rent
$1,852/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
1,123/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.7%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Naperville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Naperville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Naperville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Naperville residents earn a median household income of $150,937 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,011. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Naperville is $509,900 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $594,498. Median rent is $1,852/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Naperville reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,123/100K. The murder rate is 0.7/100K.
Education
71.7% of adults in Naperville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Naperville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population149,424
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density3,797/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$150,937
Per Capita$71,011
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$509,900
Rent$1,852
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$594,498
Housing Units56,310
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property1,123/100K
Murder0.7/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary121/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation715 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+31.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Naperville was founded in 1831.
The median home in Naperville was built in 1989.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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