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Niles, Michigan

Introduction to Niles, Michigan

Niles, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 11 miles N of South Bend, Indiana and 72 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Benton Harbor metro area, Niles is home to some 12,204 residents.

Niles History

The area that makes up Niles was once occupied by four separate nations. Spain, France, England and the United States have all flown their flags over this city. Niles was once the trading area for the regions. It used to serve as the intersection for major railroads, and was known as the "Gateway of Commerce and Settlement" for the American West.

Niles and nearby Attractions

  • Birkholm Park
  • Plym Park
  • Eagle St. Park
  • Tot Park
  • Eastside Park
  • Saathoff Park

Things To Do In Niles

The city is full of open spaces and lovely parks where one can relax with family and friends. The parks also feature playgrounds where you can enjoy a variety of sports like baseball, volleyball and football.

Niles Transportation

Air transportation is available from Battle Creek International Airport.

Niles Higher Education

The colleges and universities that are situated close to the city are University of Notre Dame, Indiana University-South Bend, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Andrews University.

High Points

Niles strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Niles Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 17%Niles Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Niles, MI

Comparing Niles to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity810
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built23

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