About Naperville
More than 2.7 million people live in Naperville, a large suburb of Chicago. This area consistently ranks among the best communities in the country. The city’s namesake, Joseph Naper, founded it in 1831.
The foundation of the future city was laid by Naper and his brother, who built mills, schools, and trading posts. As of 1832, the city had a population of over 100. 1857 was the year that Naperville became a village. DuPage County was formed in 1839 by the creation of Naperville. Naperville became a transportation hub in the late 1800s with the arrival of railroads.
Location
It is a southwestern suburb of Chicago, located 28 miles from downtown.
Population
Naperville is the fourth-most populous city in the state, with 149,540 residents as of the 2020 census.
Weather
Spring, summer, fall, and winter are the seasons of Naperville. Its humid continental climate means the summers are warm to hot, and the winters are cold to freezing.
School Districts
There’s a small section in the southwest that belongs to Indian Prairie School District 204, which also serves parts of Aurora and Plainfield.
Due to its location across county borders, Naperville spans six municipalities:
DuPage County
Winfield Township (Northwest)
Milton Township (Northeast)
Naperville Township (West-Central)
Lisle Township (East-Central)
Will County
Wheatland Township (Southwest)
DuPage Township (Southeast)
