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Northview, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kent County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
15,225 Population 1,478/sq mi density
$82,853 Median Income $43,280 per capita
$262,200 Home Value $344,455 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
27 Violent Crime/100K 1,212 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$82,853 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$262,200 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Northview, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,853
10% above
$43,280 per capita
Home Value
$262,200
7% below
Zillow: $344,455
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
13% above
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
93% below
1,212/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
12% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Northview Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Northview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
93%
Rent
113%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northview a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northview residents earn a median household income of $82,853 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northview is $262,200 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,455. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Northview reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,212/100K.

Education

37.9% of adults in Northview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northview has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population15,225
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,478/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,853
Per Capita$43,280
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$60,316M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198

Housing

A+
Home Value$262,200
Rent$1,313
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$344,455
Housing Units6,686
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent27/100K
Property1,212/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,630/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation710 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Northview was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 1,419 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.