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Niles, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 11 miles N of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 72 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Benton Harbor metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Niles is home to some 12,204 residents.
In Niles, about 45% of adults are married. People in Niles have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
In 2000, Niles had a median family income of $38,870.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,310) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Niles. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Niles was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Niles, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Niles, 95% of commuters drive to work. People in Niles expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Comparing Niles to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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