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Crime in Niles summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Niles. Key points include:
There were 272 total crimes in Niles in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Niles is 2,351.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Niles is 475.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Niles is 1,876.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Niles is 10.97% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Niles Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Niles / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 272 | 2,351.7 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 55 | 475.5 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 25.9 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 337.2 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 217 | 1,876.2 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 26 | 224.8 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 173 | 1,495.8 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 155.6 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Niles summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Niles. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Niles is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Niles is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Niles is $204,970.
The median income in Niles is $51,376.
Niles's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Niles Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Niles | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Niles, MI Weather
The average high in Niles is 58.4° and the average low is 40.2°.
There are 80.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 73.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Niles |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 73.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Niles Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Niles
The current population in Niles is 11,803. The population has increased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,803 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 11,838 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 11,871 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 11,929 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 11,168 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 11,211 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 11,265 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 11,332 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 11,379 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 11,450 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 11,479 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 11,535 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 11,594 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 11,650 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 11,655 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Niles
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Niles is:
74.2% White with 8,754 White residents.
13.8% African American with 1,630 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 61 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 11 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 515 Two Or More residents.
7.0% Hispanic with 823 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Niles | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.8% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Niles
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Niles is 50.5% female with 5,961 female residents.
Niles is 49.5% male with 5,842 male residents.
| Gender | Niles | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Niles for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Niles completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Niles completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Niles completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Niles completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Niles completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Niles completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Niles completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Niles completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Niles completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Niles | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Niles, Michigan
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5.9% of households in Niles earn Less than $10,000.
6.8% of households in Niles earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.1% of households in Niles earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Niles earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Niles earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.6% of households in Niles earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in Niles earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.4% of households in Niles earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.3% of households in Niles earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.3% of households in Niles earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Niles | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.1% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.3% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
