salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (80.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 67.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,160 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Michigan. It is number 170 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Northville?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Northville
| Size | Northville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,021 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,037 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,466 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Northville overall?
Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Northville, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Northville
Life in Northville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Northville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,175 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $465,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Northville, MI?
Renting in Northville costs a median of about $2,054 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Northville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,160 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Northville cheap or expensive?
Northville is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $156,954. It ranks 170th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Northville?
The median homeowner in Northville pays $6,517 a year in property taxes, about 1.40% of the median home value.
Is Northville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Northville?
The median home value in Northville is $465,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
6,069 people live in Northville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.