Livonia, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Livonia is a mid-size city in Michigan with a population of 94,058. Residents earn $96,317 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
94,058 Population 2,635/sq mi density
$96,317 Median Income $46,588 per capita
$265,300 Home Value $303,954 Zillow
$1,284 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 1,869 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,317 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$265,300 home value, $1,284/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,317
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $265,300
6% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 127/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.5%
20% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,284
10% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.1%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Livonia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population94,058
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density2,635/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,317
Per Capita$46,588
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$129,920M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,300
Rent$1,284
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$303,954

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property1,869/100K
Murder1.1/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary218/100K

Health

Obesity29.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation669 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+95.1%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
EV Stations23
Libraries57

Is Livonia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Livonia receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Livonia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Livonia is $96,317, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Livonia is $265,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,284 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Livonia is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,869 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Livonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 28.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Livonia has a population of 94,058 with a density of 2,635 people per square mile. The median age is 45.1 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.4%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 4.4% Black.

Population

94,058
Total Population
2,635
People / sq mi
45.1yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
35.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Livonia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.3%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.7%
20% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Livonia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Livonia is $96,317, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Livonia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,317
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,588
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
IRS Avg AGI$64,888

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,727
County GDP$129,920M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,598
Healthcare4,243
Retail5,675
Manufacturing1,388

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,671
91% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Work from Home16.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Livonia is $265,300, 6% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,284 (10% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $303,954.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$265,300
6% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$303,954
Median List Price$319,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$319,950
$/Sq Ft$193
Homes Sold69
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops23.9%
Inventory92

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,284
10% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,777

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,671
91% above US avg
Effective Rate2.51%
In Livonia, 29.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 18.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Livonia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.1%
9% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death12,684/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access96.0%
Healthcare Facilities4,243
Livonia has a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,869 per 100,000 (5% below US avg). The murder rate is 1.1 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Livonia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent126.5/100K
67% below US avg
Murder1.1/100K
83% below US avg
Rape16.9/100K
Robbery21.1/100K
Assault87.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,868.6/100K
5% below US avg
Burglary218.3/100K
Theft1,494.2/100K
Vehicle Theft156.1/100K
Arson3.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)201

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Livonia has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 250 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall28.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Area35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²)
Population Density2,635/sq mi
Coordinates42.3972°N, 83.3723°W
County FIPS26163
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 29-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.7%
D 62.7%

Winner: Democrat by 29 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.5%
20% above US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score5.23
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,635/sq mi
Total Area35.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations23
Alt Fuel Stations25
Public Libraries57
Healthcare Facilities4,243
Restaurants3,598
Retail Stores5,675

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)201
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Work from Home16.1%

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