Niles
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Niles, Michigan, is a picturesque small city along the banks of the St. Joseph River, celebrated for its historic downtown, lively community events, and scenic parks. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, with easy access to nature and local eateries. While rooted in tradition, the city has a welcoming vibe for visitors discovering its charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
18,443
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.83°, -86.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,275
Local Cost
$1,340
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
87
English
98
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-21.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
992 mm
Internet Speed
243 Mbps
Upload
69 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NLE
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 84/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.