Question 1

Is Joliet, IL or Naperville, IL cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Joliet, IL is cheaper. The median home price in Joliet, IL is approximately $171,200 and in Naperville, IL it is approximately $482,200 — a difference of $311,000.

Question 2

Is Joliet, IL or Naperville, IL safer?

Accepted Answer

Naperville, IL scores higher on safety. Joliet, IL has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Naperville, IL has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Is Joliet, IL or Naperville, IL more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Naperville, IL is more walkable. Joliet, IL has a Walk Score of 2/100 and Naperville, IL has a Walk Score of 11/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Joliet, IL or Naperville, IL?

Accepted Answer

Naperville, IL has higher-rated schools. Joliet, IL has a school rating of 6.2/10 and Naperville, IL has a rating of 6.6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Joliet, IL or Naperville, IL?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Joliet, IL	Naperville, IL
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Settle here
Median Price	$171K ✓ Lower price	$482K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$61K	$144K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	2/100	11/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	61 min	49 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	6.2/10	6.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Budget buyersFamilies seeking affordable homesCommuters willing to drive to Chicago	FamiliesCommuters to ChicagoProfessionals with high salaries

Joliet, IL vs Naperville, IL

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