| | Dowagiac, MI | Niles, MI | United States |
| Overall | 84.8 | 88.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 90.0 | 90.1 | 100 |
| Health | 93.4 | 92.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 45.6 | 51.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $175,200 | $165,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,050.0% | 8,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.6 | 98.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.1 | 93.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Dowagiac 
6 Reviews
If you have completed higher education and need a good paying job, keep looking for a place to live. You will not be happy there.
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Beware of this community. The mayor has held office for over 30 years and has no intentions of letting go of the title along with the city council. As a resident of SWMI More
I'm originally from Dowagiac but left in the late 70's. Been back a time or two and finally 5 yrs. ago moved back. I love Dowagiac. You have 4 distinct seasons, More
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Fall weather is amazing here. If you live cold and rainy days then Niles is the place for you. However, The summer heat can last all the way till end of September. More
Niles, MI is a small town that's on the rise. We have St. Joe river with the river walk, skate park, and ampetheather which local bands play at for free entertainment. More
If you don't like the weather here wait a 1/2 hour it will More
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