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Moving to Niles, IL
$437,700Median listing price
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About Niles
Niles (~30,000 residents) is a northwest-side village bordering Chicago's Edison Park and Norwood Park neighborhoods. It is a quiet community with no traditional downtown — commercial life runs along Milwaukee Avenue, Dempster Street and Touhy Avenue.
Home prices in Niles
The median listing price in Niles is $437,700.
Top places in Niles
- Golf Mill Shopping Center
- Leaning Tower of Niles
- Niles Historical & Cultural Center
- Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
- Oasis Water Park
- Milwaukee Avenue / Dempster Street corridors
- Niles Public Library.
Commuting from Niles
- No Metra station in the village; nearest stations are Norwood Park (MD-N, Chicago) and Park Ridge (UP-NW), roughly 10 minutes away.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~25–35 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~18 miles).
Niles FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Niles, IL?
The median listing price in Niles is $437,700. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Niles, IL?
No Metra station in the village; nearest stations are Norwood Park (MD-N, Chicago) and Park Ridge (UP-NW), roughly 10 minutes away.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.