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Novi.
About
Life in Novi
If you're considering Novi, understand that you're looking at a prosperous, growing suburb that's fundamentally car-dependent and commercial in character—think office parks and shopping centers rather than walkable neighborhoods. The median home value sits around $399,000 with median household income near $111,000, so it's an affluent community with strong schools and low poverty rates, though housing costs reflect that stability. The job market is solid with a 3.2% unemployment rate and genuine opportunities in tech, automotive, and logistics sectors, especially if you work in connected-vehicle technology or supply chains.
Novi at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Foreign-Born
29.2%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
+1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Novi: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Novi, the largest foreign-born group is from India (37.7%), and 12.3% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.1%
of households
Married Couples
55.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
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 55% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Novi
In Novi, rent runs 55% above the MI average, and home values are 82% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,770
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $465,874 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Novi and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Novi is 2 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 Novi 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
Commute26.2 min avg
How Novi residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Novi, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 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 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Novi runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
96.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
539.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Novi Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oakland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oakland County, which includes Novi, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,500 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18.0M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17.9M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.0M |
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
Oakland County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oakland County, which includes Novi, is typically good — 242 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
242
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Oakland County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Novi 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
34.7"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Novi
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Novi's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · W Bloomfield
St Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Livonia
Huron Valley-sinai Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Commerce Township
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.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Novi
Novi's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 64.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Novi (within 15 miles)
Schoolcraft Community College District
5.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,511 students · in-state tuition $4,736 · 20% graduate · median earnings $45,652 (10 yrs after entry)
Lawrence Technological University
12.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,668 students · in-state tuition $45,840 · 64% graduate · median earnings $78,800 (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)
Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield
11.7 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, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Novi
Novi has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
40 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Novi
Novi Public Library
45255 West Ten Mile Road, Novi
Cities Near Novi
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Novi FAQ
Is Novi, Michigan affordable?⌄
Novi's median rent is $1,747/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $110,723/year. Median home value is $421,900.
Is Novi, Michigan safe?⌄
Novi's violent crime rate was 97 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 539 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Novi, Michigan?⌄
Novi has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Novi, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Novi is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,747/month and median household income is $110,723/year. The median home value is $421,900. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Novi, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Novi is 26 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