Explore the Naperville, IL Community Guide
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Naperville is in DuPage and Will counties, Illinois, across ZIP codes 60540, 60563, 60564, and 60565, with about 149,500 residents at the 2020 Census. The Census puts its median home value at $509,900. It is served by School Districts 203 and 204, has two Metra BNSF stations, and is known for its downtown Riverwalk.
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Get My Home ValueArea | School District | Housing | Pricing | Notable Amenity |
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Downtown Historic District | Typically District 203 (Naperville Central); confirm by address | Older homes in several historic styles, plus newer infill | Varies; see current listings | Walk to the Riverwalk, dining, and the downtown Metra station |
South Naperville (Ashbury and Tall Grass area) | Typically District 204 (Neuqua Valley); confirm by address | Master-planned subdivisions, mostly two-story homes | Varies; see current listings | Near Springbrook Prairie and its off-leash dog area |
North Naperville (Cress Creek area) | Typically District 203 (Naperville North); confirm by address | Established subdivisions, some on a golf course | Varies; see current listings | Cress Creek Country Club and quick access to I-88 |
East Naperville (Green Trails area) | Typically District 203; confirm by address | Two-story homes, split-levels, and ranches | Varies; see current listings | Neighborhood parks and path connections |
West and Southwest Naperville | District 203, 204, or a small part in 202; confirm by address | A mix of subdivision eras | Varies; see current listings | Check the district line closely in this area |
Population and home value come from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts. School districts are assigned by address, so confirm with the district, and county and city records apply to taxes and permits. Current prices vary by street and condition.[1]
Premier Western Suburb
Naperville is a large, established city about 30 miles west of downtown Chicago, with roughly 149,500 residents spread across DuPage and Will counties. Captain Joseph Naper settled the area in 1831, and the city has grown into a residential and corporate center with a historic downtown.
Families often start their search with the schools. Most of the city is served by Naperville CUSD 203 in the central and north areas and Indian Prairie CUSD 204 in the south, and a small southern portion falls in Plainfield 202. Naperville has two Metra BNSF stations, Naperville downtown and Route 59, and local sources describe express trains to Union Station at about 35 to 40 minutes.
Downtown life centers on the Riverwalk, about 1.75 miles of brick paths, bridges, and fountains along the DuPage River, with shops and restaurants on Main and Jefferson and North Central College nearby. Pet owners can use fenced off-leash areas at Springbrook Prairie and Greene Valley, and the guides below cover coffee, brunch, schools, and more.
Distinct Residential Enclaves
Explore downtown, south, north, and east Naperville and what each area is known for.
The streets around downtown Naperville mix older homes in several historic styles with newer infill. Residents can walk to the Riverwalk, shops on Jefferson Avenue, North Central College, and the downtown Metra station.
If you are looking at a historic property, ask the city about historic preservation rules before you plan exterior changes.
South Naperville grew mostly from the 1990s onward and is known for master-planned subdivisions with neighborhood parks and pools. The area sits near Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, which has about 1,829 acres, seven miles of trails, and a fenced off-leash dog area.
Most of this area is served by Indian Prairie District 204 and Neuqua Valley High School, but the district depends on the exact address, and parts of the south edge are in Will County.
North Naperville sits near I-88, which makes it easy to reach Oak Brook and Chicago by car. The area includes Cress Creek Country Club and established subdivisions with mature trees.
Most of the area is served by Naperville CUSD 203 and Naperville North High School, but confirm the assigned school for any home.
East Naperville has a mix of two-story homes, split-levels, and ranches, with neighborhood parks and path connections. It is close to Route 34 (Ogden Avenue) and to the rest of the city's shopping and dining.
Most of the area is in District 203, with Naperville Central or Naperville North depending on the address.
Strategic Buyer Guidance
School assignment, county tax lines, and what a transfer tax means for the buyer.
Naperville covers about 39 square miles across two counties, with building eras from historic downtown streets to modern subdivisions. Search portals show price and photos, but four local points matter just as much.
Verify the school by address. Naperville is served by Districts 203 and 204, with a small part in Plainfield 202, and the lines do not follow neighborhood names. Confirm the assigned elementary, junior high or middle school, and high school before you make an offer. Our school districts guide explains how.
Know which county the home is in. Census-based estimates put Naperville's median property tax near $10,001 a year, about 1.96% of value, and the DuPage and Will sides can differ, with one source reporting about 2.05% on the DuPage side and 2.35% on the Will side. Ask for the actual tax bill on any home you tour.
Budget for the city transfer stamp. The City of Naperville transfer stamp is $1.50 per $500 of the purchase price and is paid by the buyer. State and county stamps are usually the seller's. Confirm the allocation in your contract.
Check the basement and insurance. Many Naperville homes have finished basements. Ask the inspector about the sump pump and battery backup, and ask your insurance agent about water backup coverage, since standard policies usually exclude it.
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Building codes, permits, and the transfer tax stamp are handled by the City of Naperville. Real estate aggregator valuations on Zillow or Realtor.com do not show assigned schools, county tax differences, or sump pump protection.
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Values in Naperville vary between downtown, the north and east neighborhoods, and the south master-planned areas. A Comparative Market Analysis from our team looks at your street, your upgrades, and recent nearby sales, not an automated portal estimate.
Naperville & Regional Guides
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Local Market Leadership
Naperville & Western Suburb Real Estate Specialists
Led by top-producing broker Kimberly Zahand, The Kimberly Zahand Team at Keller Williams Innovate provides buyer representation and property marketing across Naperville, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and Plainfield. Our team helps clients verify school assignments, understand county tax differences, and plan their purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Naperville spans DuPage County and Will County, Illinois. Most of the city is in DuPage County, and the southern part is in Will County. Taxes, assessors, and some services differ by county, so confirm the county for any address.
Naperville is served by ZIP codes 60540, 60563, 60564, and 60565. ZIP codes do not match school district boundaries, so confirm schools by address.
The U.S. Census Bureau reports a median home value of $509,900 for Naperville. Values vary widely by neighborhood, age, and condition, so ask the team for recent sales near any address.
District 203 serves central and north Naperville with about 16,000 students and two high schools, Naperville Central and Naperville North. District 204 serves south Naperville and parts of Aurora with about 26,000 students and three high schools. A small southern part of the city is in Plainfield 202. See our school districts guide for how to verify an address.
Naperville is about 30 miles west of downtown Chicago. It has two Metra BNSF stations, and local sources describe express trains to Union Station at about 35 to 40 minutes. Check Metra's current schedule.
Safety varies by neighborhood and over time. Review recent data from the Naperville Police Department and the FBI crime data tools, and visit the area at different times of day. We can also connect you with current residents.
Fiduciary Real Estate Representation
Connect with Kimberly Zahand and our team for private home tours, neighborhood consultations, or a market valuation of your DuPage or Will County home.
149,424 people live in Naperville, where the median age is 40.1 and the average individual income is $71,011. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Naperville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Shell Gas Station, truenorth, and JP Liquors.
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| Dining | 0.11 miles | 11 reviews | 2.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.11 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.11 miles | 23 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.13 miles | 21 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.36 miles | 4 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.27 miles | 14 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.44 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.52 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.21 miles | 51 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.07 miles | 5 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.52 miles | 5 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.52 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.1 miles | 60 reviews | 2.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.95 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.01 miles | 3 reviews | 2.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.31 miles | 63 reviews | 2.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.35 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.43 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.44 miles | 151 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.52 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.52 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Naperville has 54,286 households, with an average household size of 2.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Naperville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 149,424 people call Naperville home. The population density is 3,822 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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