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Novi, MI


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Novi, Michigan

Introduction to Novi, Michigan

Novi, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 5 miles W of Farmington Hills, Michigan and 24 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is considered part of the Detroit metropolitan area. Novi has a population of 47,386.

Novi History

Novi was incorporated as a city in 1969. It annexed sections of the Novi Township during the 1970s, which led to a lengthy legal battle in which the final judgment was given in favor of the city of Novi. Another significant development in 1970s was the building of the Twelve Oaks Mall, which paved the way for the rapid development of the area.

Novi and nearby Attractions

  • Motorsports Hall of Fame
  • Proud Lake State Recreation Area
  • Highland Recreation Area
  • Walled Lake
  • Farmington Country Club
  • Bob-O-Link Golf Club

Things To Do In Novi

The city has excellent natural resources in the form of parks and open spaces. Lakeshore Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the southeast Michigan area. Great shopping opportunities are available at the Twelve Oaks Mall.

Novi Transportation

Oakland County International is the nearest major airport.

Novi Higher Education

The Institute of Natural Health Sciences, Madonna University and Oakland Community College provide higher education to residents of Novi.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNovi Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyNovi Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyNovi Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyNovi People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyNovi Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyNovi College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Novi Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Novi Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Novi, MI

Comparing Novi 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
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity39
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size57

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work26
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime75

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