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Northville, Michigan

Introduction to Northville, Michigan

Northville, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 6 miles SW of Farmington Hills, Michigan and 23 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 6,459.

Northville History

Northville was established sometime during the 1940s. Incorporated in 1955, the city of Northville included portions of Novi Township in Oakland County, and Northville Township in Wayne County. The city experienced significant expansion over the next few years. Portions of the Village of Novi and Novi Township were officially annexed to this city.

Northville and nearby Attractions

  • Plymouth Historical Museum
  • Cranbrook
  • Maybury State Park
  • Mill Race Historical Village
  • Motorsports Hall of Fame
  • Detroit Zoo

Things To Do In Northville

Mill Race Historical Village, a living museum built in 1972, includes a school, church, blacksmith shop, rustic wooden bridge, gazebo, Interurban station, an inn and several homes. Henry and Clara Bryant Ford's home, known as Fair Lane, is located near the city, while the Plymouth Historical Museum houses exhibits reflecting the cultural and historical background of the region. The Dearborn Historical Museum, the Motorsports Hall of Fame and the Cranbrook Art Museum are all accessible from Northville as well. Maybury State Park, spread across 944 acres, features nature trails, picnic areas, a working farm and a horse stable. Kensington Metropark and the Detroit Zoo are some of the other popular attractions in the area. Recreational opportunities like boating, fishing, camping and hiking are available at the Brighton State Recreation Area and the Highland State Recreation Area.

Northville Transportation

Oakland County International is the closest major airport.

Northville Higher Education

Madonna University, Concordia University-Ann Arbor and Schoolcraft College are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

Northville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNorthville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNorthville Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNorthville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyNorthville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Northville Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Northville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Northville, MI

Comparing Northville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes21

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