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Niles
A village of 30,064 people in Illinois
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Parks & trails →Conserved land2.8%103 of 3,726 acres
Trails3.9 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves183 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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About Niles
Village in the United States1832Established
30,912Population
5.8 sq miArea
646 ftElevation
Niles 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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$480K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026
The median sale price was $480,000 in May 2026.
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Days on market49
Sale-to-list102.4%
Sold in May24
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Safety Grade C+
Niles reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 56% report less.
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