NAPERVILLE
Community Information
County: DuPage, Will
Townships: Lisle, Milton, Naperville, Winfield, DuPage Wheatland
River: DuPage
Population: 147,100 (EST 2015)
Settled: 1831
Incorporated: 1857 (village) 1890 (city)
Mayor: Steve Chirico
Time zone: Central (CST)
Are code: 630, 331
Overview
Overview
Naperville consistently ranks as a top community in our nation. Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, world-class parks, diverse worship options, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. With ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options, Naperville is an attractive choice for new homeowners. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses.
Edward Hospital serves Naperville while Good Samaritan in Downers Grove, Central DuPage in Winfield and two other hospitals in nearby Aurora also serve the city.
With all the amenities of a modern city and all the charm of a small town, Naperville truly is a premiere community in which to live, work and play.
Edward Hospital serves Naperville while Good Samaritan in Downers Grove, Central DuPage in Winfield and two other hospitals in nearby Aurora also serve the city.
Naperville has been named among the top five “kid-friendliest” cities in the nation since 1997 according to Zero Population Growth. The U.S. Census Bureau agreed in their 2004 report “Children and the Households They Live In.” Naperville is home to two nationally recognized public school systems and a number of highly rated private schools. Average scores on standardized tests, such as the Illinois Standard Achievement Test (ISAT) Program and ACT and SAT college entrance examinations, consistently rate among the highest in the state and in the nation. Additionally, graduation rates far exceed state and national averages. North Central College, in the heart of downtown Naperville has been an integral part of the Naperville community for more than 125 years. A number of other higher education institutions have primary or satellite facilities in and around Naperville providing residents an opportunity to advance their learning.