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About Niles
Village in the United StatesNiles is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, located in the townships of Maine and Niles, directly neighboring Chicago's far northwest border. Per the 2020 census, the population was 30,912. The current mayor of Niles is George Alpogianis.
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Housing in Niles
The median sale price was $480,000 in May 2026.
A seller's market
Safety in Niles
Safety Grade C+
Niles reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 56% report less.
Work & commute in Niles
Full picture →Most working residents leave Niles for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (30%), Skokie (4%) and Glenview (3%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Health in Niles
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Niles
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Niles
Full climate →Niles has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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