Census ACS · #289 MSA
Niles Metro Area
The Niles, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 153,411 residents. The median household income is $63,152 and the median home value is $211,400.
153,411
Population
270
People / sq mi
$63,152
Median Income
$211,400
Median Home Value
The Niles CBSA covers 568 sq mi of land at 270.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$63,152
Median Household Income
$37,747
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Niles metro's price level is 92.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.6% lower the US average. The local median income of $63,152 has the buying power of $68,369 in average-priced US metros.
92.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$68,369
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$63,152
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$211,400
Median Home Value
$923
Median Rent
72.8%
Homeownership
Education
92.3%
High School+
30.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
10.2%
Work From Home
20.9 min
Avg Commute
33.8%
Foreign Born
Niles spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Niles, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 153,411 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #289 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Niles metro area is $63,152, with a per capita income of $37,747.
The Niles, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.
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Data for the Niles, Mi CBSA (35660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Niles is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 270 people per square mile. Niles is a metro area in MI with a population of 153,411.
Median household income is $63,152, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $211,400, with typical rent around $923.
30.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Niles: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.