What are the schools like in Novi, MI?

Novi is served primarily by Novi Community School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Novi?

The median household income in Novi, MI is $110,588 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Novi, MI?

Novi has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

Novi, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Novi, MI affordable or expensive?

Novi's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Novi is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $380,200 and the median rent is $1,584 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Novi, MI?

Novi has a violent crime rate of 99.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 655.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Novi, MI a Good Place to Live?

Novi is a mid-sized city of 65,870 in Michigan, with a median household income of $110,588 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Novi stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Novi is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Novi city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Novi's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Novi costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Novi, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$380,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,584	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,588	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Novi's violent crime rate is 99.4 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.4 /100k

Property Crime

655.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Novi is served primarily by Novi Community School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Novi, MI	National Avg
School District	Novi Community School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	62.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Novi sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Novi, MI
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	34.7"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Novi, MI	National Avg
Population	65,870	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	25.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Novi

Novi, MI is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

48377 48374 48375 48167

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Novi, MI affordable or expensive?

Novi's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Novi roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $380,200 and median rent is $1,584/month.

What is the crime rate in Novi, MI?

Novi's violent crime rate is 99.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 655.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Novi?

Public schools in Novi are operated by Novi Community School District. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 62.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Novi, MI a good place to live?

Novi, MI has a population of 65,870, a median household income of $110,588, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Novi?

Novi averages 30.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Novi?

Novi, MI is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 48377, 48374, 48375, 48167.

What is the population of Novi?

The population of Novi, Michigan is 65,870 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Novi?

Key numbers for living in Novi: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $380,200, median household income $110,588, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Novi side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.