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Niles, IL


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Niles, Illinois

Niles, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Skokie, Illinois (center to center) and 13 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Niles is home to some 30,068 residents.

The People and Families of Niles

In Niles, about 52% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Niles than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Niles had a median family income of $58,215.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,160) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Niles. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Niles Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Niles was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Niles, 89% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Niles.

High Points

Niles strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Niles Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Niles Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Niles Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Niles Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Niles, IL

Comparing Niles to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity610
Male Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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