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Friendly, safe and well-kept User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 04, 2020) I am a woman in my 60s who is happy to call Niles home. It’s a vibrant and beautiful little village with children playing in the yards and families out walking their dogs. Beautifully maintained homes that aren’t overpriced. Come join us here! ...Read More Read Less
We Now LOVE Niles! User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 27, 2019) Our family has been living in Niles for over a year now. We absolutely love this suburb of Chicago! It is perfect for raising a family. It has everything from: Highly rated schools; Great library; Amazing parks everywhere for sports and children to play. ...Read More Read Less
Nile: A Busy City by Chicago User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in Nile can be a pretty fun experience. It is an expensive city a little bit north of Chicago but even though it's not too big, there's usually a lot going on to keep you busy. There are a lot of public parks such as Miami Woods and Algonquin Woods, which are the best area ...Read More s in Nile, if you like to exercise outdoors. Nile also has a lot of places to choose from for shopping or trying a new restaurant. There are also a few sports bars around too if you want to catch a game with friends after work.

There's a lot of opportunities for college graduates to find work in the area, especially in finance and technology. O'Hare airport is also very close which opens up more opportunities for work and travel. Chicago isn't too far so you might be able to commute to work. Nile is a little pricey for rent compared to some neighborhoods though so keep that in mind. Read Less
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Nile: A Busy City by Chicago User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in Nile can be a pretty fun experience. It is an expensive city a little bit north of Chicago but even though it's not too big, there's usually a lot going on to keep you busy. There are a lot of public parks such as Miami Woods and Algonquin Woods, which are the best area ...Read More s in Nile, if you like to exercise outdoors. Nile also has a lot of places to choose from for shopping or trying a new restaurant. There are also a few sports bars around too if you want to catch a game with friends after work.

There's a lot of opportunities for college graduates to find work in the area, especially in finance and technology. O'Hare airport is also very close which opens up more opportunities for work and travel. Chicago isn't too far so you might be able to commute to work. Nile is a little pricey for rent compared to some neighborhoods though so keep that in mind. Read Less

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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Niles? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Grennan Heights Park
      Oasis Water Park
      Jonquil Terrace Park
      Point Park
      Oakton Manor Park
      Oak Park
      Nico Park
      Kirk Lane Park

      Entertainment

      Classic Bowl
      Bowlero
      Niles Historical Society
      Pickwick Theatre
      Leaning Tower of Niles
      AMC Niles 12
      AMC Village Crossing 18
      Skokie Heritage Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Lalich Deli
      Booby's
      Village Creamery
      Jimmy John's
      Rosati's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Niles? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Niles.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Niles a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors