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Helena, MT vs Naperville, IL

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- Naperville is 0% more densely populated than Helena.
- People are 46.5% more likely to be married in Naperville.
- The Median Age is 0.6 years younger in Naperville.
 Helena, MTNaperville, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock149,013329,725,481
 Female Population51.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
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 Population - 201028,909  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock128,358285,036,114
 Population - 199024,569  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock15.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now37.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,839.693.4
 Land Area16.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Helena, MTNaperville, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Helena, MTNaperville, ILUnited States
 White87.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.3%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Helena, MTNaperville, ILUnited States
 Married Population42.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock60.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock38.2%50.2%
 Never Married32.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.752.60
 Households15,032  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock39,81580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,894  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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Reviews for Naperville    26 Reviews

Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 7 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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