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A city of 18,287 people in Ohio
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Map of Niles: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land3.8%209 of 5,514 acres
Trails0.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves611 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Niles

City in Ohio, United States
1806Established
18,443Population
8.6 sq miArea
879 ftElevation

Niles is a city in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States. The population was 18,443 at the 2020 census. Located at the confluence of the Mahoning River and Mosquito Creek, Niles is a suburb in the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area, and roughly halfway between the two principal cities. Niles is best known as the birthplace of William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States. Located in the Rust Belt, the city's economy focused initially on iron manufacturing but later diversified to include steel and glass production. After the decline of heavy industry in the region in the 1970s, Niles became a retail hub for the northern Mahoning Valley with development centered around the Eastwo…

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ZIP code44446
Area code330
Living in Niles

Housing in Niles

$139K▲ 7.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Niles home is worth about $139,000, up 7.8% in a year, 44% below the Ohio typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market24
Sale-to-list96.4%
Sold in May16
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Niles

C−

Safety Grade C-

Niles reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 76% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Niles 1.6
Ohio 2.9
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Niles 14.2
Ohio 14.7
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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Most working residents leave Niles for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Warren (9%), Youngstown (8%) and Boardman (6%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Warren
9%
Youngstown
8%
Boardman
6%
Austintown
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Niles →

Health in Niles

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 41% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Ohio

8worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mh St. Joseph Warren HospitalWarren · 3.3 mi · ER
Lloyd Mccoy Community Health CenterWarren · 3.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Niles · CMS · HRSAHealth in Niles →

Natural hazards in Niles

42
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Niles →

Climate in Niles

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Niles has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 21°Winter
60° / 37°Spring
82° / 58°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Niles →

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Mckinley Memorial Library40 N. Main St. · part of Mckinley Memorial Library
Fine-freeE-books56 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Mckinley Memorial Library →

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