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Life in Niles
Living in Niles means settling into a modest-sized city of about 18,300 people in the Youngstown–Warren metro area where housing costs won't drain your wallet—median home values sit around $116,300 and rent averages $798 a month, making it genuinely affordable compared to much of the country. The economy here has pivoted from its steel and iron manufacturing past to become a retail hub centered around the massive Eastwood Mall complex and the U.S. Route 422 corridor, which translates to steady retail and service sector work, though you'll want to explore what's actually available in your field since the job market reflects post-industrial transition.
Niles at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Foreign-Born
1.4%
Broadband Internet
83.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.4% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Niles: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Niles, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (25.8%), and 1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.3%
of residents
65 and Older
23.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.9%
of households
Married Couples
30.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.07
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Niles
In Niles, rent runs 23% below the OH average, and home values are 46% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
87.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,403
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $137,347 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Niles
Unemployment in Trumbull County, which includes Niles, is 1.3 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Niles: Trumbull County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Trumbull County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Niles Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.9 min avg
How Niles residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Niles, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Youngstown Warren Regional Airport (YNG)
Regional airport · few flights18k passengers boarded in 2025
- 55 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Niles runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
175.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,429.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Niles Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Trumbull County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Trumbull County, which includes Niles, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $225,000 |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200,500 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2019 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.7M |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $404,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Trumbull County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Trumbull County, which includes Niles, is typically good — 220 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
220
per year
Moderate Days
140
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Trumbull County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Niles has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.8"
Annual Snowfall
27.9"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
147
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
150
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 17°F | 3.11" |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 2.31" |
| Mar | 47°F | 25°F | 3.13" |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 3.76" |
| May | 71°F | 45°F | 3.76" |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 4.10" |
| Jul | 83°F | 59°F | 4.64" |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.49" |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 3.67" |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.30" |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 2.61" |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 2.93" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Niles
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Niles's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Warren
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Trumbull
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Warren
Generations Behavioral Health-youngstown Llc
Psychiatric · 5.9 mi away · Youngstown
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Niles
Niles's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Niles (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 7,961 students · in-state tuition $11,444 · 54% graduate · median earnings $46,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
13.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 256 students · in-state tuition $14,052 · 40% graduate · median earnings $71,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: First Ladies National Historic Site, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Niles
Niles has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
42 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
43 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayPublic Libraries in Niles
Mckinley Memorial Library
40 N. Main St., Niles
Mckinley Birthplace Home And Research Center
40 S Main St, Niles
Cities Near Niles
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Niles FAQ
Is Niles, Ohio affordable?⌄
Niles's median rent is $798/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,953/year. Median home value is $116,300.
Is Niles, Ohio safe?⌄
Niles's violent crime rate was 176 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1429 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Niles, Ohio?⌄
Trumbull County, which includes Niles, has an unemployment rate of 5.9%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Niles, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Niles is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $798/month and median household income is $50,953/year. The median home value is $116,300. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Niles, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Niles is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from