Population 45,352 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northville
Household size in Northville
| Period | Northville | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Northville average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Detroit area as a whole, where it has 2.57 people. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Northville
| Period | Northville | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Northville skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Northville
| Period | Northville | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in Northville, well below the national share of 11.6%. Northville has a lower share of single-parent households than most Michigan cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Northville
Renters in Northville
| Period | Northville | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Northville is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Northville
| Period | Northville | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in Northville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Northville
| Period | Northville | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Northville has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Northville
| Period | Northville | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,350 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,387 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,900 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,784 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$434 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Northville costs $1,784 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $434 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Northville
Bachelor's degrees in Northville
| Period | Northville | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.3% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.9% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.5% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.1% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Northville is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only ten of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Northville
| Period | Northville | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Northville: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Northville
| Period | Northville | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Northville than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Northville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northville | 2.70 | 45.5 | 6.5% | 19.5% | 5.5% | 1990 | $1,784 | 70.1% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| Plymouth | 2.36 | 46.1 | 5.5% | 20.5% | 5.9% | 1975 | $1,284 | 60.2% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
| Novi | 2.61 | 42.7 | 9.9% | 34.4% | 7.3% | 1995 | $2,084 | 64.7% | 96.3% | 3.6% |
| Salem | 2.96 | 41.8 | 12.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% | 1993 | $1,698 | 40.9% | 94.7% | 2.3% |
| Farmington | 2.23 | 41.1 | 3.8% | 39.0% | 8.2% | 1968 | $1,352 | 61.7% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| Livonia | 2.45 | 45.3 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 4.8% | 1965 | $1,418 | 42.0% | 95.5% | 4.6% |
| Farmington Hills | 2.47 | 43.9 | 8.6% | 35.3% | 7.1% | 1976 | $1,585 | 57.6% | 96.1% | 4.9% |
| Canton | 2.81 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 23.5% | 6.2% | 1991 | $1,681 | 56.0% | 94.3% | 3.7% |
| Wixom | 2.06 | 38.5 | 6.5% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 1987 | $1,069 | 45.8% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| South Lyon | 2.80 | 42.8 | 5.9% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 1996 | $1,422 | 52.9% | 97.8% | 2.9% |
| Walled Lake | 2.39 | 43.4 | 5.9% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 1986 | $1,760 | 43.5% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Northville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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