Population 60,505 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Novi
Household size in Novi
| Period | Novi | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, Novi sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.54 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 Novi
| Period | Novi | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Novi skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
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 Novi
| Period | Novi | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Novi than nationally: 9.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.1 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Novi
Renters in Novi
| Period | Novi | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Novi is about as common as it is nationally: 34.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Detroit area overall (28.8%). About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Novi
| Period | Novi | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Novi: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Detroit area. Vacancy is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Novi
| Period | Novi | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Novi is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 Novi
| Period | Novi | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,462 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,329 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,773 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,084 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$623 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Novi pays $2,084 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $623 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the center.
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 Novi
Bachelor's degrees in Novi
| Period | Novi | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.2% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.4% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.8% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.7% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Novi: 64.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.4 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 Novi
| Period | Novi | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Novi: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Novi
| Period | Novi | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Novi runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Novi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novi | 2.61 | 42.7 | 9.9% | 34.4% | 7.3% | 1995 | $2,084 | 64.7% | 96.3% | 3.6% |
| Northville | 2.70 | 45.5 | 6.5% | 19.5% | 5.5% | 1990 | $1,784 | 70.1% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| Wixom | 2.06 | 38.5 | 6.5% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 1987 | $1,069 | 45.8% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Walled Lake | 2.39 | 43.4 | 5.9% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 1986 | $1,760 | 43.5% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
| Wolverine Lake | 2.53 | 42.4 | 7.7% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 1974 | $1,057 | 40.8% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
| Farmington | 2.23 | 41.1 | 3.8% | 39.0% | 8.2% | 1968 | $1,352 | 61.7% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| Farmington Hills | 2.47 | 43.9 | 8.6% | 35.3% | 7.1% | 1976 | $1,585 | 57.6% | 96.1% | 4.9% |
| Salem | 2.96 | 41.8 | 12.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% | 1993 | $1,698 | 40.9% | 94.7% | 2.3% |
| West Bloomfield | 2.68 | 46.8 | 6.0% | 16.5% | 5.4% | 1980 | $2,037 | 59.9% | 95.0% | 5.5% |
| New Hudson | 2.75 | 39.7 | 5.3% | 20.4% | 5.8% | 2000 | $2,053 | 55.3% | 96.4% | 3.2% |
| Plymouth | 2.36 | 46.1 | 5.5% | 20.5% | 5.9% | 1975 | $1,284 | 60.2% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
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 Novi. 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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