Living in Northville, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northville · Census data 2020–2024
Northville has 6,069 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $145,530 (100% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $465,400, the median rent is $1,623/month.
Northville at a glance
- Population
- 6,069
- Median age
- 47State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $145,530State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $465,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,623/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Northville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 100% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northville the median home value is $465,400, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,623 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,284 a month in housing costs.
Northville median household income
The median household income in Northville is $145,530 and the income per person is $78,770. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Northville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,767
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.30
Northville demographics
- Population
- 6,069
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 2,620
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northville ›
Education in Northville
67.8% of adults 25 and older in Northville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 32.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 34.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Northville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northville | 6,069 | $145,530 | $465,400 | $1,623 |
| Novi | 66,717 | $110,723 | $421,900 | $1,747 |
| Plymouth | 9,214 | $112,145 | $448,600 | $1,217 |
| Farmington | 11,504 | $97,750 | $297,200 | $1,340 |
| Wixom | 17,295 | $65,485 | $365,200 | $1,035 |
| Livonia | 93,851 | $98,460 | $281,100 | $1,322 |
| Farmington Hills | 83,515 | $104,836 | $354,500 | $1,551 |
| Walled Lake | 7,299 | $72,055 | $224,200 | $1,419 |
| Wolverine Lake | 4,487 | $92,247 | $288,000 | $2,051 |
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What is the median household income in Northville, MI?
The median household income in Northville is $145,530, 100% 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 Northville?
The median home value in Northville is $465,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Northville?
The median gross rent in Northville is $1,623 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Northville, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 100% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Northville?
The median age in Northville is 47 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Northville?
The average commute to work in Northville is 26 minutes; 34.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northville?
The unemployment rate in Northville is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northville?
67.8% of adults in Northville 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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