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Northville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County

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 20.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
134 Violent Crime/100K 737 property/100K
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Northville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. 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)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density2,980/sq mi
Coordinates42.4362°N, 83.4883°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportOakland County International (PTK)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 36.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0422 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.6 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.48 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.33 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.2 / 100
Community Resilience58.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 100 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 53 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 132 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 92 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 92 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 117 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 98 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 95 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 149 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 99 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 72 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 46 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 100 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 100 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

383 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 177 fatalities, 1,972 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 80 km 116
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 99 km 7
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 11 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 18
May 8, 1964 EF4 60 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 22 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 30 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 65 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 73 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 83 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 90 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 39 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 83 km 1
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 5 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 65 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 73 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 52 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Northville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.7").

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