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Niles, MI metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Niles, MI metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+27.867
Inventory Health25%
-9.437
Affordability20%
37
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
41

Where is Niles, MI metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Niles, MI metro area is classified as Recoveringturning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Niles, MI metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$322K▲ +16.2%
Median Days on Market43 days-2.3%
Months of Supply3.3▲ +10%
Homes for Sale593-1.2%
Homes Sold182-7.6%
Median Price / Sq Ft$188▲ +13%
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%▲ +0.2%

How has Niles, MI metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 46
3-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Niles, MI metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Niles, MI metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Niles, MI metro area?

The median sale price in Niles, MI metro area is $322K, having risen 16.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Niles, MI metro area?

Niles, MI metro area scores 37 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Niles, MI metro area's Alpha Score?

Niles, MI metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (67/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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