The Town FilesLivonia, New York
Village in Livingston County · population 1,472 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,000
- Household income
- $71,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 35.2
Livonia is a village of 1,472 people in Livingston County, New York. The median home is worth $193,000, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 91% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 80% of New York towns, better for cycling than 73% of New York towns.
How Livonia ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Livonia is worth $193,000, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $71,563, which is more affordable than 55% of New York towns. Median rent is $839 a month. 64.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Livonia | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $839 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $71,563 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Livonia
| People | Livonia | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Livonia
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 37.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Livonia since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 22, 1960 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 22, 1960.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 27, 2020.
Severe weather in Livingston County since 1996
Livingston County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| June 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1993: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Livingston County
Livingston County had 19,670 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,835 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Livonia itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Livonia
1 public school with 623 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIVONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 623 | 12.0 |
Towns near Livonia
- Livonia, NY1.2 mi · 7,497 people · home $220,700
- Lakeville, NY2.0 mi · 694 people · home —
- Conesus Lake, NY2.1 mi · 2,270 people · home $362,600
- Geneseo, NY5.7 mi · 10,234 people · home $242,100
- Avon, NY5.9 mi · 6,939 people · home $183,900
- Lima, NY5.9 mi · 4,154 people · home $220,200
- Lima, NY6.5 mi · 2,094 people · home $203,300
- East Avon, NY6.6 mi · 618 people · home $242,600
Livonia questions
Is Livonia, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Livonia scores better for retirees than 60% of New York towns and quieter than 59%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Livonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Livonia is valued at $193,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,563, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $839 a month.
What is the weather like in Livonia?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.3 inches of precipitation a year and 51.7 inches of snow.
Does Livonia get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Livonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 22, 1960. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)