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Northville
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade A
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade C+
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade C
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

Northville is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 6,106. Northville is in Wayne County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Northville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Northville there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Northville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Northville are highly rated.

About

About Northville...
Population
6,106

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$369,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,207
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    15%
  • Own
    85%
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Northville Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    101.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    33.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    16.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    0
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    304
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    33.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    4%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    9%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    21%
  • 65+ years
    23%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    29%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Northville

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$132,568
National
$69,021

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