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Naperville
  • City in Illinois
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Naperville

#1 in Best Cities to Raise a Family in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Naperville is a city in Illinois with a population of 149,013. 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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    Population
    149,013
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $433,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,645
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Naperville Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      33.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      106.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,041
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      57.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Naperville

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $135,772
    National
    $69,021
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