City profile
Niles, MI
Cass County · Population 11,803
Niles is a town in Cass County, MI with about 11,803 residents and a typical home value near $135,000. It is 83 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$135,100
Typical monthly housing
$878
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Hail, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
78 mi to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 33% Democratic / 66% Republican
Community
Population
11,803
Black population
13.9%
County
Cass County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 11,803 residents
- Typical home value about $135,000
- 83 miles from Grand Rapids, MI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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