Niles, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Niles | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,538 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4537.9 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.11% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.7 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,597 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Niles grew by 7.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 28,869 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Niles has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Niles | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,477 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.08% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Niles is about 4% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Niles | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $244,952 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,302 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.0% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Niles is about 15.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,302 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Niles spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 219 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Niles | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.3 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.6 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 219 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,794 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,926 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,475 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Niles is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Niles has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Niles | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.6% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Niles has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Niles | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.3% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Niles, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Niles, IL is the 3rd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 26,538 residents against a local median of 35,960. The measure that sets Niles, IL apart most is median home price: $244,952, 58% below the local median of $578,655.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $85,477 against a local median of $129,445, 34% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 34% below the local median it puts Niles, IL at the weaker end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $249,643 on median home price, so Niles, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Niles, IL has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles, IL | 26,538 | $85,477 #4/4 | $244,952 #4/4 | 26.3 min #3/4 |
| Morton Grove, IL | 23,502 | $103,726 | $349,715 | 26.2 min |
| Park Ridge, IL | 35,960 | $140,407 | $578,655 | 26.3 min |
| Glenview, IL | 46,451 | $129,445 | $599,358 | 25.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Niles, Illinois.
What is the population of Niles, Illinois?
The population of Niles, Illinois is 26,538, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Niles, Illinois?
The population density of Niles, Illinois is 4537.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Niles, Illinois?
The median household income in Niles, Illinois is $85,477, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Niles, Illinois?
The median home price in Niles, Illinois is $244,952, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Niles, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Niles, Illinois is 7.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.