Overall Edge
Naperville leads
Naperville wins 5 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
River North
$2.2M median
Urban Trendy
Neighborhood B
Naperville
$1.6M median
Suburban Family
⭐ Overall Leader
River North
Metric
Naperville
$2.2M
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Median Price
Median Price
$1.6M
8/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
B+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A
88/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
45/100
6 min
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Commute
Commute
45 min
3
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
15
25
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Cafes
Cafes
15
2
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Groceries
Groceries
8
9 min
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Hospital
Hospital
18 min
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Is River North or Naperville more expensive?
River North has a median home price of $2.2M and Naperville is $1.6M. Naperville is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — River North or Naperville?
River North has a school rating of 8/10 and Naperville rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is River North or Naperville safer?
River North has a crime grade of B+ and Naperville is graded A.
Which is more walkable?
River North scores 88/100 for walkability. Naperville scores 45/100. River North is the more walkable option.