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Naperville, Illinois is a charming city 30 miles west of Chicago. It is the 3rd-largest city in the state, yet even with a large population, it’s nowhere near as large as Chicago. Its appeal is as big as its larger sister’s, though; Naperville has won numerous awards for being a desirable place to live. In fact, Money magazine named it the 10th “Best Place to Live” in 2016, and Kiplinger called it the “Best Place for Early Retirement” in 2013.

Naperville weather is what you would expect for a city on the north coast: cold, snowy winters (temperatures range around 15˚F from December to February) and pleasant, warm summers (June through August days typically hit 84˚F). You have to be a fan of snow if you move to Naperville, Il. On average, the city sees about 29 inches of the white stuff every year.

The cost of living in Naperville, Il is not cheap. A 2016 poll conducted by career website Zippia found that Naperville is the 3^rd “Most Successful City in the United States,” partially because the median income of its residents is so high. A 3-course meal for two in a mid-size restaurant will set you back about $50, which is slightly above the $40 national average. A Cappuccino after that meal will run about $4. The monthly cost of utilities for a 915-square-foot apartment in Naperville is $147, which is on par with the national average.

Easy travel around town and into Chicago is provided by the Metra, and is easily accessible from its Naperville train station. Ticket costs vary; adult one-way trips are $7 into Chicago, and family- and kids’ discounts are available, depending on the day of the week. Senior and military fares are discounted, as well. Monthly and weekly passes are choices for people who commute for work or school. To get around town, the Pace bus service is a best bet. Fares range from $1.75 one-way to free for children under 7, uniformed police and military members, and the disabled. Monthly passes are also available.

One of the pros of living in Naperville is the city’s proximity to the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, its numerous educational institutions, and park- and recreation opportunities and facilities. This is also one of the reasons why Livability.com gave Naperville 37th place in its 2017 list of “Top 100 Best Places to Live”. Most residents will say that the biggest con of living in Naperville is the traffic, in spite of being named by Lifehacker as the 4th-safest city for drivers in 2016.

Naperville is split in two by the DuPage River, and the town uses that to its residents’ advantage. Downtown Naperville is home to the Naperville Riverwalk, a 1.75-mile trail that leads to some of the best activities the city has to offer. Visit the Jaycees Playground or Centennial Skate Park with the kids, take a swim at the Centennial Beach and Grill, or relax at the Paddleboat Quarry. The Riverwalk also features an amphitheater and labyrinth.

Other things to do in Naperville with the kids include a trip to the DuPage Children’s Museum, which was ranked by Suburban Life magazine as the “Reader’s Choice Best Museum” in 2014. The Naperville Park District’s 130 parks contribute to the town’s designation as a “Kid Friendly” city by the Zero Population Growth organization, and the 19^th “Safest City to Raise a Child” by home security company Safewise. One of the top things to do in Naperville, Il is the Naperville Ribfest at the beginning of the summer, where the city’s best rib cookers gather to compete. The Naperville Last Fling festival is a family-friendly carnival and festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend, and features musicians, rides, food, and other goodies. With Chicago less than an hour away, Chicago Bulls, White Sox, and Cubs games are within driving distance.

The Naperville Public Library is known throughout the United States for its 73,000 square feet of books and audio-visual material. The Library Journal’s Index of Public Library Service has given the Naperville Public Library a five-star rating every year for the last 10, and it has also been named the “No. 1 Public Library in the U.S.” in its population class by Hennen's American Public Library Ratings Index for 10 years in a row. Other culture in Naperville can be found via the Naperville Historical District, which features more than 600 buildings and has a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Another popular attraction in Naperville is the annual Naperville Independent Film Festival.

Unemployment in Naperville is low, with job growth at around 1.4%. It is located within the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, which puts it in a central location for many technology jobs. A top employer in Naperville is Edward Hospital, which has nearly 6,000 employees. Telecommunications company Nokia is another Naperville employer. Nicor Gas and BP round out the field. Thanks to the convenience of the Metra train, many Naperville residents commute to jobs in Chicago.

There are 13 high schools in Naperville, and of those, Neuqua Valley is the 34^th best in Illinois, and 896^th in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking. Naperville Central High School earned 38^th place in the state, while its rival, Naperville North High School, is 40^th.

Downtown Naperville is home to North Central College, and several universities and colleges have satellite or branch campuses in Naperville. Some of the top universities with branches in Naperville include Northern Illinois University, DePaul University, Northwestern College, and The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

All landlords in Naperville must respect tenants’ rights, as outlined in the Fair Housing Act, as well as the Illinois Human Rights Act. Both provide for the equal opportunity to lease without discrimination based on certain unchangeable factors.