Naperville, a city with a growing community of nearly 154,000 residents, has been recognized for its strong local economy. The city has achieved financial milestones, including the highest available bond rating for its General Obligation bonds by both Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings and Moody’s Ratings.
Financial Achievements
The City of Naperville has held the ‘AAA’ rating from Standard & Poor’s and the ‘Aaa’ rating from Moody’s for over 30 years, demonstrating its healthy local economy and sound financial practices. This includes a low debt burden, strong cash reserves, and stable pension funding.
In 2025, Naperville retained its title as the state’s top retail sales tax generator outside of Chicago, with over $5.7 billion in retail sales. The city has held this distinction since 2017, when it overtook Schaumburg.
Mayor Scott Wehrli stated, ‘Being the state’s second-largest retail economy for nine years running is a testament to our community leaders and planners of the past who set us up for success today.’ He added that the success of local businesses helps keep costs down for residents and makes the city an attractive place to live and visit.
Original reporting: Positively Naperville (Aurora area) — read the source article.
