Living in Naperville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Naperville · Census data 2020–2024
Naperville has 150,692 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $155,105 (86% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $540,200, the median rent is $1,885/month.
Naperville at a glance
- Population
- 150,692
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $155,105State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $540,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,885/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Naperville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 86% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 105% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Naperville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Naperville the median home value is $540,200, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,885 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,154 a month in housing costs.
Naperville median household income
The median household income in Naperville is $155,105 and the income per person is $73,721. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Naperville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 57,135
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.70
Naperville demographics
- Population
- 150,692
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 54,847
- Foreign-born
- 22.5%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Naperville ›
Education in Naperville
72.5% of adults 25 and older in Naperville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 33.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Naperville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 31.1%
- Drive alone
- 56.7%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Naperville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville | 150,692 | $155,105 | $540,200 | $1,885 |
| Lisle | 23,407 | $107,479 | $406,800 | $1,658 |
| Warrenville | 14,718 | $100,321 | $286,100 | $1,926 |
| Bolingbrook | 74,096 | $108,400 | $314,700 | $1,749 |
| Woodridge | 33,941 | $101,000 | $363,700 | $1,494 |
| Aurora | 179,898 | $93,633 | $274,800 | $1,596 |
| Downers Grove | 50,054 | $115,114 | $449,800 | $1,656 |
| Wheaton | 53,557 | $120,008 | $455,700 | $1,799 |
| Romeoville | 41,152 | $106,325 | $257,100 | $1,886 |
More for people moving to Naperville
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What is the median household income in Naperville, IL?
The median household income in Naperville is $155,105, 86% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Naperville?
The median home value in Naperville is $540,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Naperville?
The median gross rent in Naperville is $1,885 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Naperville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 86% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 105% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Naperville?
The median age in Naperville is 40.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Naperville?
The average commute to work in Naperville is 31 minutes; 31.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Naperville?
The unemployment rate in Naperville is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Naperville?
72.5% of adults in Naperville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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