Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Naperville, IL is cheaper. The median home price in Naperville, IL is approximately $482,200 and in Wicker Park, IL it is approximately $616,500 — a difference of $134,300.

Question 2

Is Naperville, IL or Wicker Park, IL safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Wicker Park, IL is more walkable. Naperville, IL has a Walk Score of 11/100 and Wicker Park, IL has a Walk Score of 78/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Wicker Park, IL has higher-rated schools. Naperville, IL has a school rating of 6.6/10 and Wicker Park, IL has a rating of 6.9/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Naperville, IL	Wicker Park, IL
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Good for now
Median Price	$482K ✓ Lower price	$617K
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$144K ✓ Higher income	$119K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100	78/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	46/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	80/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	49 min	10 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 ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.6/10	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesCommuters to ChicagoProfessionals with high salaries	young professionalscreative typesstudents

Naperville, IL vs Wicker Park, IL

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