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Naperville, Illinois

       
Total population 142,901 Average January/July temperatures 25.4° / 76.1°
Median home price $ 356,398 Annual Precipitation 35.66 in. /yr.
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Naperville, Illinois

The town is serenaded thrice daily by its musical tower, one of the largest carillons in the world.

Cultural Attractions
The city is home to North Central College, a private institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Economy
Growth in Naperville began in 1966, when AT&T placed a branch of Bell Laboratories in the city.
Geography
Naperville is located west of Chicago in northeastern Illinois, along the DuPage River.
Historical
The town's first resident was Joseph Naper, who arrived in 1831, attracted by the DuPage River.
Recreation
Naperville boasts Centennial Beach and the Riverwalk, which features covered bridges, fountains, and extensive landscaping, as well as a program of summer concerts.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 35.06 ° / 15.69 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 87 ° / 65.25 °
Precipitation (?) 35.66 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 23 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 155
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 103
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 356,398
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $84740.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $84896
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 6.75 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 2.020 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 39
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 63
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 22
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 208
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 20
Number of libraries within the county (?) 28
Number of museums within the county (?) 36
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 7
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 142,901
Population density (?) 4,256 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 84.3% growth
Population over 55 (?) 24,358 people
Education (?) 43 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 41
Number of clinics within the county (?) 99
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 167
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