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Niles
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Niles, Illinois is a suburban village situated just northwest of Chicago, blending residential charm, local commerce, and community spirit. With its notable Leaning Tower replica and accessible amenities, Niles offers a small-town feel with metropolitan convenience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
18,443
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.02°, -87.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,795
Local Cost
$1,870
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-24.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
981 mm
Internet Speed
223 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ORD
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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