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Compare Naperville to Chicago
This post compares Naperville, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Naperville (city) | Chicago (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 146,431 | 2,722,586 |
| Income (median) | $82,584 | $49,309 |
| Home Value (median) | $398,500 | $234,500 |
| White | 73% | 49% |
| Black | 5% | 30% |
| Asian | 17% | 6% |
| With Kids | 39% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 34 |
| Rentals | 24% | 55% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Naperville or Chicago?
A: Naperville has a much smaller population count than Chicago: 146431 compared with 2722586 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Naperville or in Chicago?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Naperville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Naperville or Chicago?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Naperville.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Chicago does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 24% for Naperville versus 55% for Chicago.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Naperville may include: Vernon-Hills, Buffalo-Grove, and Glen-Ellyn.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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