Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Niles
Niles, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$848
Population
11,366
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Vintage small-town Americana lives in the City of Four Flags
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Niles is a small city in the far southwestern corner of Michigan, about ten miles north of South Bend, Indiana. Known as the “City of Four Flags,” Niles has a rich history as a settlement occupied by four different national powers dating back to the late 17th century. Today, the city retains a timeless character with numerous vintage structures all over the city, from the vintage storefronts downtown to the stone railroad bridge over 2nd Street to the iconic Chapin Mansion. Spanning both banks of the Saint Joseph River, much of the city’s waterfront is preserved with lush public parks, offering residents a beautiful scenic venue to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,947
Average: $56,387
Education
2,150
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,317
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Niles has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Niles, MI is $678 for a studio, $847 for one bedroom, $994 for two bedrooms, and $1,054 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Niles has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$847/month
652 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Niles, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
432 Students
Public
Grades K-5
591 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
538 Students
Public
Grades K-5
354 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
304 Students
Public
Grades K-8
432 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
554 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
191 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
218 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
131 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
834 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
363 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
218 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
131 Students
Public
Grades K-12
36 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Madeline Bertrand County Park
- St. Patrick's County Park
- Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
- Love Creek Nature Center
Airports
- South Bend International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.