Naperville, Illinois
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Naperville.
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How much does it cost to live in Naperville?
For relocators asking how much Naperville costs: the housing index sits at 153 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $509,900 and rents near $1,852. Local median income is about $150,937 and unemployment recently ran 4.5% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 35 minutes. Official citywide FBI crime rates are currently unavailable, so treat safety as a neighborhood-level check.
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 153U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $509,900U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,852U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $150,937U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.5%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 35 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- UnavailableFBI gap
- Summer high
- 82°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Naperville compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 153,124City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $150,937Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year92% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 153ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year53% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $509,900City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year68% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,852City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year37% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.5%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 35 min40% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3229% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- UnavailableFBI CDE gap
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 CDE monthly rates - Property crime rate
- UnavailableFBI CDE gap
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 CDE monthly rates - Summer high
- 82°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 19°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals15.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 33.2 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (33 in)U.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 244As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Naperville grew 7.5% from 142,402 in 2010 to 153,124 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Naperville expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Naperville runs 53 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 153 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $509,900 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,852 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Naperville?
Budget first around $1,852/month rent or $509,900 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $509,900
- Median rent $1,852/month
- Median household income $150,937
What is the job market like in Naperville?
Labor-market context for Naperville: unemployment 4.5% and median income $150,937. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.5% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $150,937
How long is the typical commute in Naperville?
Plan on roughly 35 minutes each way in Naperville. Walk Score estimates around 32 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 35 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 32/100
Is Naperville safer than similar U.S. cities?
Citywide FBI rates are marked unavailable here — do not infer safety from a placeholder index. Neighborhood due diligence is required.
- FBI citywide rates: data unavailable
What is the climate like year-round in Naperville?
Naperville's climate profile: 82°F summer peaks, 19°F winter mornings, 33.2" annual rainfall, and 244 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 82°F
- Winter low 19°F
- 33.2 in rain · 244 sunny days
About 153,124 people live in Naperville, IL. Households here report a median income near $150,937; our housing-derived cost index is about 153 (well above the national housing-cost baseline). Entry home prices around $509,900 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Great Lakes winters and a dense rail/road grid define regional mobility. Winter lows around 19°F mean heating costs and snow logistics belong on the checklist. Commutes average near 35 minutes one-way, with walkability near 32/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 4.5% for the surrounding county. FBI Crime Data Explorer did not return usable agency rates here — verify recent local PD reports block by block.
Naperville is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Naperville with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Naperville city, 1600000US1751622) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · DuPage County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: data unavailable — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 CDE monthly rates
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00094892 WEST CHICAGO DUPAGE AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10