Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Amber’s Coffee Cake
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Super Cup Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Papagalino Cafe
Coffee Shop
Avalanche Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Café Touché
Coffee Shop
LeFlour Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Gloria Jean's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Euro Echo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Glenview Grind
Coffee Shop
Joe Donut
Coffee Shop
Edgebrook Coffee Ship
Coffee Shop
Mather’s More Than a Cafe
Coffee Shop
A New Grind
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Classic Bowl
Bowling Alley
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Niles Historical Society
Museum
Pickwick Theatre
Cinema
Leaning Tower of Niles
Attraction
AMC Niles 12
Cinema
AMC Village Crossing 18
Cinema
Skokie Heritage Museum
Museum
Skokie Theatre
Theatre Arts
MovieMax Cinemas
Cinema
Oil Lamp Theater
Theatre Arts
Norwood Park Historical Society
Museum
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Museum
Emily Oak Nature Center
Museum
Skokie Water Playground
Water Park
Mystic Waters
Water Park
Exploratorium
Museum
Museum of Hummels
Museum
CMX Old Orchard Market
Cinema
CMX Old Orchard Market
Cinema
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Devonshire Aquatic Center
Water Park
Food and Drink (50) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Lalich Deli
Deli
Booby's
Fast Food
Village Creamery
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
Bacik
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chicken Inn
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Cheers
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Great American Bagel
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Mug's Pizza & Ribs
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Niles Human Services Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Fitness Formula Club
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Centennial Fitness Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
MBS 24-7 Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Chicago Strength & Conditioning
Gym
Oakton Community Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Dunne Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
SoulCycle
Gym
Groceries (16) A+
Jerry's Fruit & Garden
Grocery Store
Oak Mill Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Super H Mart
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Assi Plaza
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Zander Import Groceries
Grocery Store
Happy Foods - Edison Park
Bakery
Happy Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Richwell Market
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Farms
Grocery Store
Fresh Farms
Grocery Store
Patel Brothers
Grocery Store
FARM2COOK
Butcher
Forest View Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Grennan Heights Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Oasis Water Park
Park
Jonquil Terrace Park
Park
Point Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Oakton Manor Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Oak Park
Park
Nico Park
Park
Kirk Lane Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Chesterfield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Northeast Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Park Ridge Youth Campus
Park
Prospect Park
Park
Shops (79) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Amlings Cycle
Bicycle
Birdmans Parrots
Pets
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Magic Fingers Hair Salon
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Marathon
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Lands' End
Clothing
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
New 4U
Furniture
AT&T
Electronics
Marathon
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Eddie Bauer Outlet
Clothing
HomeGoods
Houseware
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Kohl's
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Niles.
Public Transit Stops (126)
Stops & Stations A+
Oakton & Harlem WB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Oakton SB
Bus Stop
Oakton & Halrem EB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Oakton NB
Bus Stop
Oakton & Milwaukee
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Oakton
Bus Stop
Oakton & Milwaukee
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Oakton
Bus Stop
Oakton & Waukegan
Bus Stop
Oakton & Waukegan
Bus Stop
Monroe & Milwaukee
Bus Stop
Harlem & Main
Bus Stop
Harlem & Main
Bus Stop
Niles Public Library
Bus Stop
Niles Municipal Building & Post Office
Bus Stop
Shermer & Kedzie
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Howard
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Howard
Bus Stop
Harlem & Howard SB
Bus Stop
Howard & Harlem WB
Bus Stop
Howard & Harlem EB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Howard NB
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Main
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Main
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Harlem
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.9% B-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Niles is 116/100 - which is 21% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B+

Niles crime rates are 2,515 per 100k, which is 28% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,411 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
104 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A-

The median income in Niles is $63,490 - which is 7% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$63,490 C-
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health D+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dental Specialists. of Niles, P.C
Dentist
AFC Urgent Care
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Niles Police Department
Police
Morton Grove Fire Department Station #5
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Niles Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
Children's Dentistry In Park Ridge
Dentist
Morton Grove Fire Department Station 4 & Admin Office
Fire Station
Uptown Dentistry
Dentist
NorthShore Immediate Care
Clinic
Niles Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Park Ridge Fire Department Station 36
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Davis & Engert Dentistry
Dentist
Park Ridge Police Department
Police
Morton Grove Police Department
Police
Advocate Medical Group Primary Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Beyond Smiles of Park Ridge
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sono Bella
Clinic
Dental Clinic of Morton Grove
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Niles home prices are $289,800 - which is 66% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$289,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Niles graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (9) C-
St John Brebeuf School
Clarence E Culver School
Eugene Field Elem School
V H Nelson Elem School
Emerson Middle School
Hynes Elem School
Logos Christian Academy
Newhope Academy
Pk Ridge Intl Montessori School
St Andrews Lutheran School
St Paul Of The Cross School
Plato Academy
Ebinger Elem School
A Mothers Touch Learning Academy
Montessori Learning Center Of Edison Park
Melzer School
Northridge Preparatory School
Golf Middle School
Park View Elem School
Childrens Learning World
Washington Elem School
Mcc Academy
St Mary Of The Woods School
Wildwood Elem School
Lincoln Middle School
High Schools (3) F
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest
Notre Dame College Prep
Logos Christian Academy
Newhope Academy
Northridge Preparatory School
Niles Central
Niles West High School
Resurrection College Prep High School
Maine East High School
Fasman Yeshiva High School
Maine South High School
Ralph J Frost Academy
Taft High School
North Cook Young Adult Academy
Niles North High School
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ratings A+

Niles has an overall rating of 93% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Friendly, safe and well-kept 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! 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 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 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
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Oasis Water Park
      Jonquil Terrace Park
      Point Park
      Unknown Name
      Oakton Manor 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

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Niles? The cost of living in Niles is 116/100 - which is 21% higher than Illinois.
      Niles
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Niles? Niles crime rates are 2,515, which are 28% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,515 per 100k people

      8% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      8% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Niles? The median income in Niles is $63,490 which is 7% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $63,49015% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,69213% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      41% 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

      A- Housing

      What are Niles home prices? Niles home prices are $289,800 - which is 66% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $289,80057% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,13319% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Niles have good schools? The Niles graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      8% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Niles a good place to live? Niles has an overall rating of 93% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      93%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      2 total surveys

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