Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Northville is a small city in Michigan with a population of 6,080. Residents earn $143,875 per year, which is 91% above the national average.
Based on current data, Northville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Northville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Northville is $143,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Northville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Northville is $455,100, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,443 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Northville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,097 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
Northville is a highly educated community — 67.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Northville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 86.9% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.1% |
| 2% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $143,875 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,991 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,469 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,888 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,727 |
| County GDP | $129,920M |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Healthcare | 4,243 |
| Retail | 5,675 |
| Manufacturing | 1,388 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.47% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 34.8% |
| Census Median | $455,100 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $575,128 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $223 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,443 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,714 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.47% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.8% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,684/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Total Violent | 49.9/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 49.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,097.3/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 216.1/100K |
| Theft | 814.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 66.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.0 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4362°N, 83.4883°W |
| County FIPS | 26163 |
Winner: Democrat by 29 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.4% |
| 100% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,980/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 57 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Retail Stores | 5,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 34.8% |