In 1996, the State of California Main Street Program chose Niles as an official Main Street Community. Today, Niles is a charming center of antique stores, specialty shops, and eateries along its main street, Niles Boulevard. Niles is truly a unique district where you can rediscover the pleasures of shopping and dining in a historic Main Street setting.
Location and Access
Nestled between rolling hills and Alameda Creek, Niles is conveniently located off Mission Boulevard (Highway 238) and Niles Canyon Road (Highway 84), and is easily accessible by BART and AC Transit.
Niles Map & Traffic Counts |
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Redevelopment Project Area
The 138-acre Niles Redevelopment Project Area is located within the Niles Business District. The Redevelopment Agency is taking the lead in the development of a comprehensive retail marketing and business recruitment strategy to attract new retail stores.
Recommended Retail Positioning
In an effort to strategically position Niles within Fremont, the City is working to retain and enhance its unique historic and cultural character through development of a comprehensive retail marketing and business recruitment strategy. Long recognized as a regional antique center, over 80 businesses currently make up its commercial heart, with a diverse selection of restaurants, shops, and services. |
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The Opportunity
Fremont has a daytime population of over 109,000, with more than 23,000 located within approximately 5 minutes travel time of Niles. The City of Fremont, in conjunction with Niles property owners and business owners, have combined efforts to reposition the Niles District to benefit from the trend towards main street retail shopping. Niles is an ideal location for artisans, specialty retailers, and restaurants who want to take advantage of its attraction as a regional destination and gathering place.
For more information on business opportunities in Niles, please contact:
Leigh Boyd
Retail Development Manager
Phone: 510-284-4027
Fax: 510-284-4001
lboyd@ci.fremont.ca.us
Available Commercial Property
Please visit FocusOnFremont.com for available commercial properties, site specific demographic profiles, and local business information.
Public Improvement Projects
· Quarry Lakes/Niles Beach Improvements
· Niles Streetscape Improvements
· Union Pacific (UP) Property Acquisition
· Niles Plaza
· Veterans' Memorial Building Renovation
Demographics
The following demographic information is based on a 1, 3, and 5-mile radius around the intersection of Niles Boulevard and J Street.
Niles Blvd. & J St. |
1 MILE |
3 MILE |
5 MILE |
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2007 Population |
11,237 |
113,394 |
270,448 |
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2007 Households |
4,205 |
38,543 |
86,303 |
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Average Household Income |
$98,588 |
$100,944 |
$101,902 |
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Households with Incomes > $50,000 |
3,089 |
29,050 |
65,386 |
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Households with Incomes > $100,000 |
1,636 |
15,018 |
34,956 |
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Median Age |
38 |
36 |
36 |
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College Graduates |
53% |
49% |
44.4% |
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Median Home Value |
$674,647 |
$681,702 |
$656,236 |
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Source: Claritas 2007 Estimates |
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