Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Schaumburg, IL is cheaper. The median home price in Naperville, IL is approximately $482,200 and in Schaumburg, IL it is approximately $315,900 — a difference of $166,300.

Question 2

Is Naperville, IL or Schaumburg, IL safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Naperville, IL or Schaumburg, IL more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Schaumburg, IL is more walkable. Naperville, IL has a Walk Score of 11/100 and Schaumburg, IL has a Walk Score of 16/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Schaumburg, IL has higher-rated schools. Naperville, IL has a school rating of 6.6/10 and Schaumburg, IL has a rating of 7.1/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Naperville, IL	Schaumburg, IL
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Good for now
Median Price	$482K	$316K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$144K ✓ Higher income	$105K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100	16/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	18/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	49 min	48 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	6.6/10	7.1/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesCommuters to ChicagoProfessionals with high salaries	FamiliesCommuters to ChicagoRetirees seeking a quiet suburb

Naperville, IL vs Schaumburg, IL

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