Living in Northview, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northview · Census data 2020–2024
Northview has 15,268 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $85,403 (17% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $289,300, the median rent is $1,247/month.
Northview at a glance
- Population
- 15,268
- Median age
- 40State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $85,403State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $289,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,247/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Northview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northview the median home value is $289,300, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,247 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,449 a month in housing costs.
Northview median household income
The median household income in Northview is $85,403 and the income per person is $45,303. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Northview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,444
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.40
Northview demographics
- Population
- 15,268
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 6,344
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northview ›
Education in Northview
38.7% of adults 25 and older in Northview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northview
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Northview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview | 15,268 | $85,403 | $289,300 | $1,247 |
| Comstock Park | 10,577 | $59,984 | $235,300 | $1,189 |
| Grand Rapids | 198,535 | $69,108 | $244,500 | $1,266 |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,445 | $166,610 | $521,300 | $1,862 |
| Rockford | 6,218 | $107,121 | $334,400 | $1,111 |
| Forest Hills | 28,695 | $158,005 | $498,500 | $1,958 |
| Walker | 25,386 | $76,360 | $295,200 | $1,202 |
| Sparta | 4,271 | $60,728 | $215,400 | $983 |
| Kentwood | 54,296 | $74,373 | $268,200 | $1,260 |
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What is the median household income in Northview, MI?
The median household income in Northview is $85,403, 17% 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 Northview?
The median home value in Northview is $289,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Northview?
The median gross rent in Northview is $1,247 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Northview, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Northview?
The median age in Northview is 40 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Northview?
The average commute to work in Northview is 18 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northview?
The unemployment rate in Northview is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northview?
38.7% of adults in Northview 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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