Living in Niles, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Niles · Census data 2020–2024
Niles has 84 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median home value is $202,800.
Niles is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Niles at a glance
- Population
- 84
- Median age
- 37.3State: 37.4
- Median home value
- $202,800State: $217,200
- Homeowners
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Niles a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Niles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Niles the median home value is $202,800, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Niles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42
- Owner-occupied
- 58.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.4%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.90
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Niles has many vacation and second homes.
Niles demographics
- Population
- 84
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 29
- Foreign-born
- 29.8%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Niles ›
Education in Niles
0% of adults 25 and older in Niles have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Niles
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.4%
Niles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles | 84 | — | $202,800 | — |
| Solomon | 892 | $51,063 | $119,300 | $657 |
| New Cambria | 144 | $90,930 | $114,300 | $1,105 |
| Bennington | 651 | $74,375 | $156,400 | $971 |
| Abilene | 6,449 | $57,924 | $131,500 | $1,022 |
| Salina | 46,307 | $61,783 | $173,200 | $959 |
| Minneapolis | 2,043 | $57,702 | $143,800 | $690 |
| Gypsum | 443 | $50,000 | $84,500 | $918 |
More for people moving to Niles
Niles ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Niles: FAQ
What is the average home price in Niles?
The median home value in Niles is $202,800, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
Is Niles, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Niles?
The median age in Niles is 37.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Niles?
The unemployment rate in Niles is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Niles?
0% of adults in Niles have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: