Niles · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Niles.
- Active listings
- 29
- Median list
- $450K
- Avg time on market
- 14 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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About the community
Living in Niles.
Niles is a village in Cook County, Illinois, sitting directly against Chicago's far northwest border roughly 15 miles from the Loop. It covers about 5.85 square miles, all land, and was home to 30,912 people at the 2020 census. The typical home value is around $356,617 per Zillow's index, and the village is served by elementary districts including East Maine SD 63 and Park Ridge-Niles SD 64 plus Niles Township High School District 219, home to Niles West and Niles North. Unlike many neighboring suburbs, Niles has no Metra station of its own, so residents rely on Pace bus routes and the free Niles courtesy bus, connecting to nearby Metra stations in Morton Grove or Chicago's Edgebrook and to CTA at Jefferson Park. Its defining landmark is the Leaning Tower of Niles, a smaller-scale replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built in 1934.
At a glance
~30,912 residents
The village had 30,912 residents at the 2020 census.
~$357,000 typical value
The typical home value is about $356,617 according to Zillow's Home Value Index.
~$75,000 median income
The median household income is about $75,274 per recent estimates.
Free village bus
The Niles Free Bus is a no-charge courtesy bus serving shopping centers, public facilities, and neighborhoods across the village.
Incorporated 1899
Niles was formally incorporated by the state of Illinois on August 24, 1899.
The Leaning Tower
The Leaning Tower of Niles is a half-size replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built in 1934.
About 5.85 square miles
The village covers about 5.85 square miles, all land.
Niles District 219
Niles West and Niles North high schools are part of Niles Township High School District 219.
What’s close
Niles sits in Cook County in Chicago's near-northwest suburbs, split between Maine and Niles townships and bordered by Chicago and well-known suburbs, with Milwaukee Avenue running diagonally through its center.
- County and townships
- Cook County, within both Maine Township and Niles Township.
- Neighboring communities
- Adjacent to Chicago to the south, Skokie to the east, Morton Grove to the northeast, Glenview to the north, and Park Ridge to the west.
- Main corridors
- Centered along Milwaukee Avenue, with other major roads including Dempster Street, Touhy Avenue, and Oakton Street.
- Nearby interstate
- The Edens Expressway (I-94) runs just east of the village through neighboring Skokie.
- Distance to the Loop
- Roughly 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
- ZIP and area codes
- ZIP 60714, area codes 847 and 224.
What it’s actually like to live here
Daily life in Niles centers on its established residential neighborhoods, the Niles Park District system, and the Golf Mill Shopping Center, a 1.1-million-square-foot mall that opened in 1960 and anchors retail in the village with anchor stores, specialty shops, dining, and an AMC theater. The free Niles courtesy bus, which traces back to 1972, runs routes that stop at major shopping centers, public facilities, and within a short walk of nearly every residence, with transfer points at Golf Mill Mall and Village Crossing Shopping Center. The village also operates several human-services facilities, including Niles Family Services, the Niles Senior Center, and the Niles Family Fitness Center.
Recreation is a strong part of village life, with the Niles Park District operating parks, programs, and the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course, a 9-hole public course on the North Branch of the Chicago River that once hosted PGA Tour events. Summer concerts covering a range of musical styles are held at the Leaning Tower of Niles, the village's signature landmark beside the Leaning Tower YMCA. The community also has a notable Assyrian population and is home to St. Adalbert Cemetery, the largest in the Archdiocese of Chicago by burials and the resting place of Chicago Bears founder George Halas.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Niles community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Niles.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- SD63Grades K-8
East Maine School District 63
Schools serving the area
- Serves the Maine Township portion of Niles
One of the primary elementary districts covering Niles. The village is split among several elementary districts depending on location. Confirm per address.
- SD64Grades K-8
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
Schools serving the area
- Serves western and Park Ridge-adjacent portions of Niles
Covers part of Niles alongside East Maine SD 63 and other elementary districts. Confirm per address.
- HSD219Grades 9-12
Niles Township High School District 219
Schools serving the area
- Niles West High School
- Niles North High School
Serves Niles along with Skokie, Lincolnwood, and Morton Grove. The Maine Township portion of the village falls under Maine Township High School District 207.
From the neighborhood
Around Niles
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What there is to do in Niles.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Culture
Leaning Tower of Niles
A half-size replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, built in 1934, that hosts summer concerts and stands beside the Leaning Tower YMCA.
- Shopping
Golf Mill Shopping Center
A 1.1-million-square-foot shopping center that opened in 1960 with anchor stores, specialty shops, dining, and an AMC theater.
- Parks
Niles Park District
The village's park agency, operating parks, recreation programs, and facilities throughout Niles.
- Family
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
A 9-hole public golf course on the North Branch of the Chicago River, owned and operated by the Niles Park District.
- Culture
Notre Dame College Prep
A Catholic, all-boys college-preparatory high school for grades 9 to 12, founded in 1955 and located in Niles.
- Food & Drink
Village Crossing Shopping Center
A retail and dining center in Niles that serves as a transfer point on the Niles Free Bus system.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Niles.
DriveBy car
- Routes: Milwaukee Avenue · Dempster Street · Touhy Avenue · Oakton Street · I-94 (Edens Expressway, nearby)
- Chicago Loop: ~35 min
- O'Hare Airport: ~18 min
By the numbers
Niles taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
1.74%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.25%
combined
Median sold price
$372,000
MRED · last 12 mo (309 sales)
Median household income
$75,274
ACS
How Niles got here
A bit of history.
Joseph Curtis settled the area that became Niles in 1827, followed by John Dewes in 1831 and a wave of German immigrants in the early 1830s, and the settlement was originally called Dutchman's Point in reference to those German settlers. There is no definitive account of how the village got its name, with one story tracing it to the Niles' Weekly Register newspaper published by Hezekiah Niles and another to Niles, Michigan, whose soldiers reinforced nearby Fort Dearborn during the Black Hawk War. Niles Township was organized at a meeting at the North Branch Hotel on April 2, 1850. The village of Niles was formally incorporated by the state of Illinois on August 24, 1899, with a population of about 500 at the time.
A point of pride for residents is the Leaning Tower of Niles, a half-size replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built in 1934 by industrialist Robert Ilg as part of a recreation park for his employees, standing beside what is now the Leaning Tower YMCA. Like neighboring Skokie, Park Ridge, and Glenview, Niles grew rapidly after World War II and the Korean War as returning veterans started families and former farms and nurseries were redeveloped into housing. The village had only 3,500 residents in 1950, but its population tripled within five years and reached 18,863 by 1962, peaking at 31,432 in 1970. Niles was named an All-America City in 1964, and it grew further by annexing nearby unincorporated areas, most importantly the land that became the Golf Mill Shopping Center.
The questions buyers actually ask
Niles FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Niles. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What school districts serve Niles, IL?
- Niles elementary students are served by districts including East Maine SD 63 and Park Ridge-Niles SD 64, and high schoolers attend Niles Township High School District 219 (Niles West and Niles North) or, in the Maine Township portion, Maine Township HSD 207. Notre Dame College Prep, a private all-boys school, is also in Niles.
- Does Niles have a Metra train station?
- No. Niles has no Metra station of its own. Residents use Pace buses and the free Niles courtesy bus, and connect to Metra at nearby stations such as Morton Grove or Chicago's Edgebrook and to CTA at Jefferson Park.
- How high are property taxes in Niles?
- The effective property tax rate in Niles is about 1.74 percent, which is well above the national median but on the lower end for the area. Confirm by pulling the actual bill for the address.
- What do homes cost in Niles?
- The typical home value in Niles is about $356,617 according to Zillow's Home Value Index.
- What is the sales tax rate in Niles?
- The combined sales tax rate in Niles is 10.25 percent, made up of the Illinois state rate plus Cook County, village, and special-district taxes.
- What is Niles known for?
- Niles is best known for the Leaning Tower of Niles, a half-size replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built in 1934, and for the Golf Mill Shopping Center. Several companies, including Shure, are headquartered in the village.
- Where should I look for homes in Niles?
- Buyers typically search neighborhoods near Milwaukee Avenue, Dempster Street, and the Golf Mill area, all within ZIP code 60714. Tell a Subdiview agent your priorities and they can point you to a couple of pockets worth touring.
Nearby
Towns next to Niles.
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Your local agent
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