At a Glance
Median Income
$49,987
$31,216 per capita
Home Value
$108,400
Zillow: $126,995
Median Rent
$787/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
384/100K
2,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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 2.4% (33% below 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 $126,995. 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 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,552/100K. The murder rate is 11.0/100K.
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 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population18,301
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density2,116/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,987
Per Capita$31,216
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$9,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,400
Rent$787
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$126,995
Housing Units9,444
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent384/100K
Property2,552/100K
Murder11.0/100K
Assault241/100K
Burglary252/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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