At a Glance
Median Income
$47,815
$26,132 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
Zillow: $215,484
Median Rent
$869/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
476/100K
1,919/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
18.5% smoking rate
How Niles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Niles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Niles a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Niles residents earn a median household income of $47,815 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,132. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 932 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Niles is $115,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,484. Median rent is $869/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Niles reports 476 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,919/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Niles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Niles has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population11,838
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,045/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,815
Per Capita$26,132
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$869
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$215,484
Housing Units5,552
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent476/100K
Property1,919/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation716 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Niles was founded in 1827.
The median home in Niles was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.