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Niles, MI vs Plainfield, IL

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Niles?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 1.0 years younger than in Niles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Niles?
- Plainfield housing costs are 101.0% more expensive than Niles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Niles?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 16.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Niles.

Things to do in Niles?
Niles, MI is an attractive village northwest of Benton Harbor full of incredible sites such as Niles-Buchanan YMCA Displaying its distinct landscape or Dowagiac Woods great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Southwestern Michigan Vineyard & Winery Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every August.

Things to do in Plainfield?
Plainfield, Illinois is located in Will County and has become known for its diverse city life with unique shopping options along Downtown Plainfield strip.

 Niles, MIPlainfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,296329,725,481
 Median Income$41,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$165,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.68  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Niles    4 Reviews
Mackenzie  · Niles, MI
Weather
Over 10 years ago

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

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Jen · Niles, MI
Nothing but good to say
Over 17 years ago

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

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Ted · Niles, MI
Climate in South West Michigan
Over 17 years ago

If you don't like the weather here wait a 1/2 hour it will  More

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Peter · Plainfield, IL
Housing
Over 11 years ago

Plenty of housing in Plainfield, Joliet, IL area but norm on rent for a three bedroom house is around $2000.00  More

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Bp · Plainfield, IL
Grand Park Subdivision
Over 12 years ago

We transferred from the East Coast to Chicagoland and did not know where to live....We have kids and did NOT want the excess (read Drug Problems) in Naperville....Our  More

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Eric · Plainfield, IL
Plainfleld, IL
Over 12 years ago

Plainfield is a good place to live, housing is descent, low crime.   More

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