Living in Livonia, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Livonia · Census data 2020–2024
Livonia has 93,851 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $98,460 (35% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $281,100, the median rent is $1,322/month.
Livonia at a glance
- Population
- 93,851
- Median age
- 44.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $98,460State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $281,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,322/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Livonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Livonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Livonia the median home value is $281,100, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,322 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,698 a month in housing costs.
Livonia median household income
The median household income in Livonia is $98,460 and the income per person is $48,664. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Livonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 39,665
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.41
Livonia demographics
- Population
- 93,851
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 38,348
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Livonia ›
Education in Livonia
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Livonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Livonia
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Livonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livonia | 93,851 | $98,460 | $281,100 | $1,322 |
| Farmington | 11,504 | $97,750 | $297,200 | $1,340 |
| Plymouth | 9,214 | $112,145 | $448,600 | $1,217 |
| Garden City | 26,739 | $67,294 | $168,800 | $1,150 |
| Westland | 83,633 | $62,076 | $184,600 | $1,158 |
| Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | $60,391 | $185,100 | $1,331 |
| Farmington Hills | 83,515 | $104,836 | $354,500 | $1,551 |
| Northville | 6,069 | $145,530 | $465,400 | $1,623 |
| Inkster | 25,428 | $39,252 | $80,400 | $1,170 |
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What is the median household income in Livonia, MI?
The median household income in Livonia is $98,460, 35% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Livonia?
The median home value in Livonia is $281,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Livonia?
The median gross rent in Livonia is $1,322 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Livonia, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Livonia?
The median age in Livonia is 44.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Livonia?
The average commute to work in Livonia is 24 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Livonia?
The unemployment rate in Livonia is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Livonia?
41.9% of adults in Livonia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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