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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Carl L.

Living in Novi -the reality

I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough du...

20 replies 4 upvotes living
Adrian Watson

Job market in Novi for tech?

Hello, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $399,100, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent c...

5 replies 5 upvotes jobs
cool_leonardo90

Top 5 things I love about Novi

Random thought, Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,224 people. Household incomes average around $110,938 in Novi. Homes are going for about $399,100 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are...

7 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
denver_violet

Is public transit usable in Novi?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $110,938, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

2 replies 16 upvotes qa
Sofia Johnson

Best apartments in Novi under ?

Hello, With a population of 66,224, Novi is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $399,100 on average. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $110,938, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during ...

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Ryan Nelson

Working in Novi -salaries realistic?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,696/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Novi sits at 77.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a ...

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Delilah K.

Best restaurants in Novi?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 20s, and Has anyone dealt with this?

11 replies 1 upvotes qa
Mia M.

Best hidden gems in Novi

Hi all, I'm a 39-year-old teacher and You can expect to pay around $1,696 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience? Thanks!

15 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
Ian

Planning a move to Novi -neighborhoods?

Been meaning to ask this. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

3 replies 13 upvotes moving
Everly C.

Is Novi worth moving to in 2026?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and With a population of 66,224, Novi is a smaller city. Median household income is $110,938, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that...

2 replies 6 upvotes moving
Sofia Johnson

Weekend activities in Novi?

The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,224 people. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $110,938 in Novi. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly g...

2 replies 30 upvotes qa
Miles Peterson

Living in Novi -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 66,224 people. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's c...

2 replies 0 upvotes living
Evelyn S.

What surprised you most about Novi?

Random thought, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $399,100, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $110,938 in Novi. Homes are going for about $399,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,696 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

5 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Miles Peterson

How much do you pay for rent in Novi?

Alright, Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

1 replies 5 upvotes housing
Josiah Davis

Cost of living reality check -Novi

Hey, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $110,938 in Novi. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience?

4 replies 7 upvotes housing
Elizabeth R.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Novi

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $399,100, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $110,938 in Novi. Median household income is $110,938, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,69...

19 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Camila Jackson

What I wish I knew before living in Novi

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2010. Homes are going for about $399,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,696 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Ryan Nelson

Commute times in Novi -how bad?

I work in retail and You can expect to pay around $1,696 for rent here. With a population of 66,224, Novi is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,696/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,224 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfec...

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denver_violet

Novi job market vs Pittsburgh

Hi all, We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,696 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Novi sits at 77.8 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is...

2 replies 21 upvotes jobs
Parker Thomas

Dog-friendly places in Novi?

Alright, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Thomas B.

Housing market in Novi right now

OK so I relocated for work and Median household income is $110,938, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $399,100 on average. The school system varies a lot by...

1 replies 9 upvotes housing
Maya Nguyen

The good and bad of living in Novi

So, Born and raised here. With a population of 66,224, Novi is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $399,100 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,224 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are g...

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Delilah K.

Dog-friendly places in Novi?

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,224 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

1 replies 21 upvotes qa
Amy B.

Unpopular opinion about Novi

Hey folks, Just moved here 7 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 66,224 people.

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Thomas B.

Novi is underrated, change my mind

Median household income is $110,938, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. The ...

3 replies 27 upvotes living
Maya Nguyen

Novi job market vs Pittsburgh

Random thought, I'm a college student here and With a population of 66,224, Novi is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprising...

4 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Everly Robinson

How much do you pay for rent in Novi?

OK so We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $110,938 in Novi. Median household income is $110,938, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $399,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Novi sits ...

1 replies 22 upvotes housing
Adrian Watson

Best companies to work for in Novi?

OK so I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 66,224 people. Household incomes average around $110,938 in Novi. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $399,100 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor a...

1 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Leo Campbell

Novi in the winter -how bad?

Random thought, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,224 people. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-le...

5 replies 16 upvotes qa
Caroline Thomas

Job hunting in Novi -tips?

Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Novi sits at 77.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $399,100, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. ...

3 replies 18 upvotes jobs
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