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About
Life in Livonia
This western Detroit suburb of just under 95,000 people offers something increasingly rare in Michigan: stability and affordability without sacrificing quality of life. With a median home value around $281,100 and median household income hovering near $98,000, you're looking at a genuinely livable market where homeownership doesn't require six figures—a meaningful advantage if you're coming from the coasts or other pricey metros. The job market here is bolstered by serious employers: Ford, Trinity Health, UPS, and a cluster of automotive suppliers mean there are actual career paths beyond commuting into Detroit, though most residents do work within a 24-minute average commute distance.
Livonia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
8.4%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Livonia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Livonia, the largest foreign-born group is from India (13.2%), and 3.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
18.7%
of residents
65 and Older
22.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.7%
of households
Married Couples
52.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Livonia
In Livonia, rent runs 17% above the MI average, and home values are 21% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,860
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $312,136 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.1 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Livonia and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Livonia is 2.1 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Livonia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute24.3 min avg
How Livonia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Livonia, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Livonia runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
217.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,241.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Livonia Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wayne County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wayne County, which includes Livonia, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19.3M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $139.6M |
| 2020 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $950,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $67.8M |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wayne County, county-wide
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wayne County, which includes Livonia, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
132
per year
Moderate Days
222
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Wayne County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Livonia has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.0"
Annual Snowfall
36.0"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
146
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.34" |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 1.75" |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.07" |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.05" |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.61" |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.31" |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.21" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.17" |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.35" |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.65" |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.48" |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.03" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Livonia
Livonia has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
St Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Farmington Hills
Garden City Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Garden City
Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.1 mi away · Westland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Livonia
Livonia's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
31
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Livonia
Schoolcraft Community College District
Public · 2-year · 7,511 students · in-state tuition $4,736 · 20% graduate · median earnings $45,652 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,632 students · in-state tuition $29,580 · 59% graduate · median earnings $60,349 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Michigan-Dearborn
9.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,952 students · in-state tuition $16,240 · 61% graduate · median earnings $66,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Lawrence Technological University
8.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,668 students · in-state tuition $45,840 · 64% graduate · median earnings $78,800 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield
8.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 594 students · in-state tuition $25,667 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Livonia
Livonia has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
33 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
59 mi awayPublic Libraries in Livonia
Livonia Public Library
32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia
Carl Sandburg Branch Library
30100 Seven Mile Road, Livonia
Vest Pocket Library
15218 Farmington Road, Livonia
Cities Near Livonia
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Livonia FAQ
Is Livonia, Michigan affordable?⌄
Livonia's median rent is $1,322/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $98,460/year. Median home value is $281,100.
Is Livonia, Michigan safe?⌄
Livonia's violent crime rate was 217 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1242 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Livonia, Michigan?⌄
Livonia has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Livonia, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Livonia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,322/month and median household income is $98,460/year. The median home value is $281,100. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Livonia, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Livonia is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from