5 Communities in Naperville
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Overview
Naperville is a city located in Northern Illinois. The city offers residents historic sites and museums to explore, as well as a bustling downtown area. The Naperville community is highly involved in preserving the city’s history and culture and hosts a number of festivals events through the course of the year.
Climate & Geography
Situated in the Midwest, Naperville receives slightly more rain and snow than average, and less sunny days than average. Naperville experiences all four seasons, with colder, snowy winters and warm, sunny summers.
Naperville is located west of Chicago on low, flat land. The DuPage River flows through the city.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Those looking to explore the Naperville area will find that there are plenty of things to do. Naperville is an active and friendly community that hosts festivals and other special events regularly. Downtown Naperville houses bars, restaurants and local shops.
A popular place for locals to get outdoors, the Riverwalk runs along the DuPage River, and is decorated with sculptures and fountains. The Naper Settlement is an outdoor museum that teaches the city’s history and origins, tracing back over 150 years. The Naper Settlement hosts an assortment of live music and entertainment events during the warmer months, such as Oktoberfest and All Hallows Eve.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Naperville is higher than the state of Illinois average and the national average. The cost of housing in Naperville plays the biggest factor in raising the overall cost of living. Sales tax in Naperville is slightly above average at 7.75 percent. Income tax in Illinois is 4.95 percent, and Illinois does not tax Social Security.
Health Care
On Gallup’s Well-Being Index, the Naperville area ranks about average when compared to other cities in the United States. This is higher than the average for the state of Illinois, which ranks lower than average in comparison to other states.
Edward Hospital, located in Naperville, is ranked No. 10 in Illinois. Located In nearby Hinsdale, Amita Health Adventist Medical Center is ranked No. 13 in Illinois. Northwest Memorial Hospital, ranked No. 1 in the state, is 35 miles from Naperville in Chicago.