Apartments for rent in Niles, MI

The town of Niles, Michigan is home to approximately 11,000 people. At an average age of just under 38, the city's population is younger than most cities in Michigan. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 55% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $706 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Niles will save around $2,000 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 21 minutes, Niles's commute time outperforms the state average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (37%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Many Niles residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in transportation, making it the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of almost $45,000, Niles workers take home around $17,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Niles's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Niles has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or GED (23%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 6% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.