Living in Niles, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Niles · Census data 2020–2024
Niles has 11,803 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $51,376 (30% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $135,100, the median rent is $855/month.
Niles at a glance
- Population
- 11,803
- Median age
- 39.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,376State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $135,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $855/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Niles a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Niles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Niles the median home value is $135,100, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,082 a month in housing costs.
Niles median household income
The median household income in Niles is $51,376 and the income per person is $27,036. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Niles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,431
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.31
Niles demographics
- Population
- 11,803
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 5,016
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Niles ›
Education in Niles
17% of adults 25 and older in Niles have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Niles
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Niles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles | 11,803 | $51,376 | $135,100 | $855 |
| Buchanan | 4,223 | $56,163 | $154,300 | $903 |
| Roseland | 1,175 | $47,917 | $122,500 | $1,227 |
| Granger | 30,321 | $123,318 | $331,100 | $1,656 |
| Edwardsburg | 1,472 | $52,500 | $122,200 | $950 |
| Berrien Springs | 2,018 | $65,134 | $159,900 | $972 |
| Notre Dame | 6,890 | $19,886 | — | $1,258 |
| Ardmore | 1,810 | $47,069 | $143,100 | $1,081 |
| South Bend | 103,085 | $55,786 | $140,400 | $1,033 |
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What is the median household income in Niles, MI?
The median household income in Niles is $51,376, 30% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Niles?
The median home value in Niles is $135,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Niles?
The median gross rent in Niles is $855 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Niles, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Niles?
The median age in Niles is 39.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Niles?
The average commute to work in Niles is 23 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Niles?
The unemployment rate in Niles is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Niles?
17% 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.
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