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Niles, Ohio

Introduction to Niles, Ohio

Niles, Ohio, in Trumbull county, is 8 miles NW of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 53 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Youngstown - Warren metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Niles is home to some 20,932 residents.

Niles History

In 1806, Niles was founded by James Heaton, owner of the first iron-ore processing plants of Ohio. Originally, it was named as Heaton's Furnace but was changed to Nilestown. Niles was named after the editor of the Niles Register, Hezekiah Niles. In 1843, Nilestown was shortened to Niles. The 25th President of the United States, William McKinley, was born in Niles on January 29, 1843.

Niles and nearby Attractions

  • National McKinley Birthplace Memorial
  • Children's Museum of the Valley
  • Packard Museum Association
  • Lake Milton State Park
  • Arms Family Museum of Local History
  • Sutliff Museum

Things To Do In Niles

While staying at Niles, you can visit the McKinley Birthplace Memorial. The city also offers a number of churches such as Hungarian Presbyterian Church, Niles Wesleyan Methodist Church, Fairview United Methodist Church, Niles Christian Assembly Church,and Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ. Niles includes an indoor shopping center called the Eastwood Mall. In addition, shopping can be enjoyed at Jamesplace Plaza Shopping Center, Romar Plaza Shopping Center, Great East Plaza Shopping Center, and the Village Center Shopping Center.

Niles Transportation

Youngstown - Warren Regional Airport is nearby.

Niles Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Youngstown State University, Mount Union College, ETI Technical College, and Kent State University - Main Campus.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Niles Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Niles, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men67
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime11

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