The Town FilesNaperville, Illinois
City in DuPage County · population 149,540 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $540,200
- Household income
- $155,105
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 57
- Median age
- 40.4
Naperville is a city of 149,540 people in DuPage County, Illinois. The median home is worth $540,200, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 97% of Illinois towns, better transit than 91% of Illinois towns.
How Naperville ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Naperville is worth $540,200, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $155,105, which is more affordable than 11% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,885 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Naperville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $540,200 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,885 | $960 |
| Median household income | $155,105 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Naperville
| People | Naperville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.5% | — |
| Work from home | 31.1% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Naperville
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Naperville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on August 28, 1990 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 32 deaths and 401 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 171 times; the largest was 4.80 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in DuPage County since 1996
DuPage County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in DuPage County
DuPage County had 622,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,674 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Naperville itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Naperville
45 public schools with 28,753 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | 9-12 | 3,008 | 15.0 |
| Naperville Central High School | 9-12 | 2,519 | 14.1 |
| Naperville North High School | 9-12 | 2,502 | 13.2 |
| Scullen Middle School | 6-8 | 937 | 14.6 |
| Clifford Crone Middle School | 6-8 | 885 | 15.5 |
| Jefferson Jr High School | 6-8 | 849 | 12.5 |
| Gordon Gregory Middle School | 6-8 | 838 | 16.4 |
| Lincoln Jr High School | 6-8 | 794 | 13.9 |
| Thayer J Hill Middle School | 6-8 | 788 | 13.8 |
| Elmwood Elem School | K-5 | 732 | 15.6 |
| Beebe Elem School | K-5 | 637 | 14.5 |
| Steeple Run Elem School | K-5 | 637 | 13.6 |
Towns near Naperville
- Lisle, IL4.8 mi · 24,223 people · home $406,800
- Warrenville, IL5.1 mi · 13,553 people · home $286,100
- Bolingbrook, IL5.1 mi · 73,922 people · home $314,700
- Woodridge, IL6.1 mi · 34,158 people · home $363,700
- Aurora, IL6.7 mi · 180,542 people · home $274,800
- Downers Grove, IL7.9 mi · 50,247 people · home $449,800
- Wheaton, IL7.9 mi · 53,970 people · home $455,700
- Winfield, IL8.9 mi · 9,835 people · home $386,300
Naperville questions
Is Naperville, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Naperville scores better for retirees than 49% of Illinois towns and quieter than 14%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Naperville?
The median owner-occupied home in Naperville is valued at $540,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $155,105, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,885 a month.
What is the weather like in Naperville?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 24.3 inches of snow.
Does Naperville get tornadoes?
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Naperville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on August 28, 1990. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)