What are the schools like in Naperville, IL?

Naperville is served primarily by Naperville CUSD 203. The district operates 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Naperville?

The median household income in Naperville, IL is $143,754 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Naperville, IL?

Naperville has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.3 inches.

Naperville, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Naperville, IL affordable or expensive?

Naperville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Naperville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $482,600 and the median rent is $1,787 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Naperville, IL?

Naperville has a violent crime rate of 83.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 883.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Naperville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Naperville is a mid-sized city of 149,089 in Illinois, with a median household income of $143,754 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Naperville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Naperville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Naperville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Naperville's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Naperville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Naperville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$482,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,787	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$143,754	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Naperville's violent crime rate is 83.7 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.7 /100k

Property Crime

883.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Naperville is served primarily by Naperville CUSD 203. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Naperville, IL	National Avg
School District	Naperville CUSD 203	—
Elementary Schools	14	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	70.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Naperville sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 24.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Naperville, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	24.3"

Demographics

Metric	Naperville, IL	National Avg
Population	149,089	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	21.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lisle, IL 5 mi Warrenville, IL 5 mi Bolingbrook, IL 5 mi Woodridge, IL 6 mi Aurora, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Naperville

Naperville, IL is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

60540 60564 60563 60565

Naperville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naperville, IL affordable or expensive?

Naperville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Naperville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $482,600 and median rent is $1,787/month.

What is the crime rate in Naperville, IL?

Naperville's violent crime rate is 83.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 883.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Naperville?

Public schools in Naperville are operated by Naperville CUSD 203. The district has 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 70.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Naperville, IL a good place to live?

Naperville, IL has a population of 149,089, a median household income of $143,754, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Naperville?

Naperville averages 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 24.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Naperville?

Naperville, IL is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 60540, 60564, 60563, 60565.

What is the population of Naperville?

The population of Naperville, Illinois is 149,089 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Naperville?

Key numbers for living in Naperville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $482,600, median household income $143,754, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Naperville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.