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Niles, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Theodore Reyes

Moving to Niles for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,247 for rent here. Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $78,563 in Niles. Crime rate is something to consider -Niles sits at 123....

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Theodore Reyes

Best apartments in Niles under ?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $350,900 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,262 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Is this normal for Niles? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Cooper Rodriguez

Rent in Niles getting crazy

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Niles sits at 123.7 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective.

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Theodore Reyes

Moving to Niles -what should I know?

I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $78,563, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new development. People here...

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Riley M.

Best neighborhoods in Niles

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $350,900 on average. Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned? Thanks! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here...

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Aurora

Commute times in Niles -how bad?

I'm a 52-year-old contractor and Homes are going for about $350,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,247 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thanks in advance! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It'...

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Eleanor Collins

Moving to Niles with kids -good idea?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a ...

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Dominic

Unpopular opinion about Niles

Crime rate is something to consider -Niles sits at 123.7 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,247 for rent here. Median household income is $78,563, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-le...

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Maya Allen

Day-to-day life in Niles, IL

Alright, Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,247 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $350,900 on average. The city has invested a lot in new de...

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Ezra Walker

Healthcare options in Niles?

So, Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $78,563, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Henry Ramos

Honest thoughts on life in Niles

Hello, Rent is about $1,247/month for a decent place. What are your go-to spots? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Brooks Brown

Honest thoughts on life in Niles

I work in energy and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,247/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,247 for rent here. Homes are going for about $350,900 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes ...

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happy_alexa70

Working in Niles -salaries realistic?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Rent is about $1,247/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs?

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Kinsley Torres

Is Niles getting better or worse?

Hey everyone, I work in healthcare and Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some no...

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Aurora

What surprised you most about Niles?

First post here. I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,247 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Skylar White

Biggest downsides of living in Niles?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a smaller city city with about 30,262 people. The median home value here is around $350,900, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is ...

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Aurora

Thinking about relocating to Niles from Charlotte

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $350,900, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $78,563 in Niles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely r...

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