Northville, MI

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.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,080 Population 2,980/sq mi density
$143,875 Median Income $70,991 per capita
$455,100 Home Value $575,128 Zillow
$1,443 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
50 Violent Crime/100K 1,097 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$143,875 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$455,100 home value, $1,443/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K (87% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $143,875
91% higher than US avg
Home Value $455,100
61% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 50/100K
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 67.4%
100% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,443
24% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,080
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density2,980/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,875
Per Capita$70,991
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$129,920M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$455,100
Rent$1,443
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$575,128

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property1,097/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary216/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation902 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.4%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute27 min
EV Stations8
Libraries57

Is Northville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Northville has a population of 6,080 with a density of 2,980 people per square mile. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%).

Population

6,080
Total Population
2,980
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Northville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.9%
11% above US avg
Spanish13.1%
2% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Northville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Northville is $143,875, which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Northville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$143,875
91% above US avg
Per Capita Income$70,991
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
IRS Avg AGI$64,888

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% 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 Rate1.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Work from Home34.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Northville is $455,100, 61% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,443 (24% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $575,128.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$455,100
61% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$575,128
Median List Price$649,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$649,900
$/Sq Ft$223
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory25

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,443
24% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,714

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,671
91% above US avg
Effective Rate1.47%
In Northville, 26.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.3% report depression. 13.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
17% below US avg
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure26.1%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity13.8%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress9.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Checkup Rate78.9%
Premature Death12,684/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access96.0%
Healthcare Facilities4,243
Northville has a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents, 87% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,097 per 100,000 (44% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent49.9/100K
87% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault49.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,097.3/100K
44% below US avg
Burglary216.1/100K
Theft814.6/100K
Vehicle Theft66.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)201

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Northville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.0 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall36.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density2,980/sq mi
Coordinates42.4362°N, 83.4883°W
County FIPS26163
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 67.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% 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+67.4%
100% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.23
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,980/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations8
Alt Fuel Stations9
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 Commute26.9 min
Work from Home34.8%

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