At a Glance
Median Income
$110,938
$59,955 per capita
Home Value
$399,100
Zillow: $458,257
Median Rent
$1,696/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
833/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.2%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Novi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Novi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Novi a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Novi residents earn a median household income of $110,938 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,955. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Novi is $399,100 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,257. Median rent is $1,696/month, with 25.2% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Novi reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 833/100K. The murder rate is 1.6/100K.
Education
61.2% of adults in Novi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Novi has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population66,224
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density2,190/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,938
Per Capita$59,955
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$399,100
Rent$1,696
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$458,257
Housing Units28,027
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property833/100K
Murder1.6/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary34/100K
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation928 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+29.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Novi was founded in 1832.
The median home in Novi was built in 1992.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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