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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Weston Jackson

Moving to Niles -what should I know?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Household incomes average around $47,815 in Niles. You can expect to pay around $869 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 11,838 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Niles sits at 774.4 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in ce...

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Elizabeth King

Day-to-day life in Niles, MI

Hi all, I'm originally from Denver and The median home value here is around $115,400, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $47,815 in Niles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? The food...

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Weston Jackson

Job market in Niles for tech?

Hello, I work in education and Homes are going for about $115,400 on average. With a population of 11,838, Niles is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this match your experience? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plu...

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Henry W.

Dog-friendly places in Niles?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and The median home value here is around $115,400, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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living_ryan38

Best coffee shops in Niles?

Alright, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 18.1%, which is higher than I expected. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. TIA! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene...

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abigail_rider

Healthcare options in Niles?

I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $115,400 on average. Household incomes average around $47,815 in Niles. Crime rate is something to consider -Niles sits at 774.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 18.1%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold wint...

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Willow C.

What I wish I knew before living in Niles

Random thought, I work in manufacturing and Median household income is $47,815, which feels on the lower side for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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living_ryan38

How is Niles for outdoor activities?

Hey everyone, Rent is about $869/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Niles sits at 774.4 per 100K. Household incomes average around $47,815 in Niles. It's a a small town city with about 11,838 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for ...

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Dominic Wood

How much do you pay for rent in Niles?

I'm a 42-year-old contractor and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 11,838, Niles is a small town. Rent is about $869/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wor...

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Willow C.

Most overrated things about Niles

I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 18.1%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $47,815 in Niles. You can expect to pay around $869 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a g...

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