At a Glance
Median Income
$78,563
$41,316 per capita
Home Value
$350,900
Zillow: $388,170
Median Rent
$1,247/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
2,144/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Niles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Niles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Niles a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Niles residents earn a median household income of $78,563 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,316. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Niles is $350,900 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,170. Median rent is $1,247/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Niles reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,144/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Niles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Niles has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population30,262
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density5,173/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,563
Per Capita$41,316
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$350,900
Rent$1,247
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$388,170
Housing Units11,919
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property2,144/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary241/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation656 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Niles was founded in 1832.
The median home in Niles was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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