Question 1

Is Lincoln Park, IL or Naperville, IL cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Naperville, IL is cheaper. The median home price in Lincoln Park, IL is approximately $730,300 and in Naperville, IL it is approximately $482,200 — a difference of $248,100.

Question 2

Is Lincoln Park, IL or Naperville, IL safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Lincoln Park, IL or Naperville, IL more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lincoln Park, IL is more walkable. Lincoln Park, IL has a Walk Score of 89/100 and Naperville, IL has a Walk Score of 11/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Lincoln Park, IL or Naperville, IL?

Accepted Answer

Lincoln Park, IL has higher-rated schools. Lincoln Park, IL has a school rating of 7/10 and Naperville, IL has a rating of 6.6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Lincoln Park, IL or Naperville, IL?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Lincoln Park, IL	Naperville, IL
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Settle here
Median Price	$730K	$482K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$135K	$144K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	89/100 ✓ More walkable	11/100
Transit Score	60/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	80/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	10 min ✓ Shorter commute	49 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7/10 ✓ Better schools	6.6/10
Best for	Young professionalsFamilies with kidsStudents looking for good schools	FamiliesCommuters to ChicagoProfessionals with high salaries

Lincoln Park, IL vs Naperville, IL

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