Cost of Living in Northville, MI

Population 6,080 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

133
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Northville sits on the smaller end of the Michigan city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Northville sits roughly 15 miles northwest of Dearborn — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 121% higher than Dearborn's $206,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 149
Rent 110

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Northville

The median home value in Northville is $455,100 — 49% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,443/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $143,875/year is 93% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Northville has a cost of living index of 133 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$455,100
49% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$575,128
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
10% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,713/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.3x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$707
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$962
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,444
Owner-occupied 80.9%
Renter-occupied 19.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,443
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,057/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.9 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
34.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
58.3%
Carpooled
2.1%
Walked
4.0%
Work from home
34.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$143,875
93% above avg
Per Capita Income
$70,991
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
31% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.2%
Graduate degree 30.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.1
Male median age 43.8
Female median age 47.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 61 — Moderate
19.2%
Good air days/yr
226
Max AQI recorded
329
PM2.5 days
33
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
10
Public schools
7,347
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Northville, MI?

Northville has a cost index of 133 (100 = national average). It is 33% above the national average.

What is average rent in Northville, MI?

The median gross rent in Northville is $1,443 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Northville?

The median home value in Northville is $455,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Northville?

The median household income in Northville is $143,875 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Northville, MI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Northville is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Northville, MI affordable?

Northville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 133 — about 33% higher than the national average.

Northville at a Glance

Population
6,080
Median Income
$143,875
Home Value
$455,100
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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