The Town FilesLivonia, Michigan
City in Wayne County · population 95,535 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $281,100
- Household income
- $98,460
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 44.8
Livonia is a city of 95,535 people in Wayne County, Michigan. The median home is worth $281,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 95% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 92% of Michigan towns, more upscale than 91% of Michigan towns.
How Livonia ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Livonia is worth $281,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $98,460, which is more affordable than 48% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,322 a month. 87.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Livonia | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $281,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,322 | $955 |
| Median household income | $98,460 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Livonia
| People | Livonia | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.4% | — |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Livonia
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 33.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Livonia since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 20, 1976 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 168 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 4, 2010.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 725,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,411 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Livonia itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Livonia
31 public schools with 14,196 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | 8-12 | 1,590 | 22.4 |
| Franklin High School | 9-12 | 1,306 | 20.1 |
| Churchill High School | 7-12 | 1,247 | 18.9 |
| Grand River Academy (charter) | K-8 | 759 | 21.1 |
| Holmes Middle School | 7-8 | 691 | 20.9 |
| Frost Middle School | 6-8 | 653 | 16.3 |
| Emerson Middle School | 6-8 | 631 | 19.7 |
| Riley Upper Elementary School | 5-6 | 616 | 19.9 |
| Clarenceville High School | 9-12 | 612 | 16.5 |
| Coolidge Elementary School | K-4 | 520 | 13.3 |
| Randolph Elementary School | K-4 | 509 | 14.5 |
| Grant Elementary School | PK-4 | 493 | 15.4 |
Towns near Livonia
- Redford, MI4.0 mi · 49,504 people · home $155,600
- Farmington, MI4.4 mi · 11,597 people · home $297,200
- Plymouth, MI5.2 mi · 9,370 people · home $448,600
- Garden City, MI5.3 mi · 27,380 people · home $168,800
- Westland, MI5.4 mi · 85,420 people · home $184,600
- Northville, MI6.0 mi · 31,758 people · home $551,800
- Dearborn Heights, MI6.0 mi · 63,292 people · home $185,100
- Farmington Hills, MI6.1 mi · 83,986 people · home $354,500
Livonia questions
Is Livonia, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Livonia scores better for retirees than 27% of Michigan towns and quieter than 11%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in Livonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Livonia is valued at $281,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,460, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,322 a month.
What is the weather like in Livonia?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.0 inches of precipitation a year and 36.0 inches of snow.
Does Livonia get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Livonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 20, 1976. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)