At a Glance
Median Income
$49,987
$31,216 per capita
Home Value
$108,400
Zillow: $139,002
Median Rent
$787/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
2,829/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
19.6% 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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Niles residents earn a median household income of $49,987 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,216. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,454 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Niles is $108,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,002. Median rent is $787/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Niles reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,829/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Niles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Niles has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population18,301
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density2,116/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,987
Per Capita$31,216
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$9,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,400
Rent$787
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$139,002
Housing Units9,444
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property2,829/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation900 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Niles was founded in 1806.
The median home in Niles was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.