The Village of Niles, incorporated in 1899, is located in Cook County, Illinois, and borders the north side of Chicago. Niles’ 5.85 square miles are conveniently centered along Milwaukee Avenue, and are home to friendly, multi-cultural neighborhoods, good schools, plentiful retail outlets and several major corporations, including Shure, Woodward, Coca-Cola, FedEx and the Bradford Exchange. The median income for a household in the Village is $47,495. In 2017, Chicago Magazine ranked Niles as one of the "Best Areas for First-Time Home Buyers. In 2010, Niles was named the best place in America to raise kids by BusinessWeek. Niles offers its residents – urban professionals, young families and senior citizens alike – low taxes, efficient multi-modal transportation and best-in-class services such as the Niles Free Bus; Senior, Teen and Family Fitness Centers; and Family Services. The Village of Niles ensures the safety and quality of life for all residents through its Public Services, Police and Fire Departments. A notable landmark and point of pride among Niles' residents is the Leaning Tower of Niles, a half-scale replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Pisa, Italy, is one of four European cities that is a “Sister City” to Niles. With a population of 29,803 and a large immigrant population, Niles is a community that embraces ethnic and cultural diversity and comes together to enjoy Village-wide festivals as well as neighborhood events.