Livonia, MI

Census place 2649000 · pop 93,851

D51/ 100
😐 Meh
C
in MI
📍 Michigan ranks #42 of 50 states →
🏆 Uninsured4.7% · top 5%
🚽 Jobs5.6% · bottom 6%
Taxes
1.37% property · US 0.99%6.00% sales · US 7.00%4.25% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Unemployment rateCounty-level5.6%6

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

5.6% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level55 AQI9

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

55 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level97/10024

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

97/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level8 days27

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

8 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Population growth (5yr)-0.4%27

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-0.4% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Violent crime rate339/100k30

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

339 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Property-tax burden1.37%32

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.37% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Property crime rate1504/100k43

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1504 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Commute time24 min47

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

24 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Housing cost$281,10050

U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities

$281,100 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Poor mental health16.2%63

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

16.2% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Rent$1,523/mo67

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,523/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Adult smoking11.3%70

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

11.3% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Bachelor's degree or higher41.9%72

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

41.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Median household income$98,46074

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$98,460 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Broadband access94.5%74

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

94.5% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Physical inactivity20.2%77

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

20.2% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Adult obesity29.2%79

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

29.2% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Income inequality0.3982

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.39 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Poverty rate4.7%88

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

4.7% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Homeownership87.2%94

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

87.2% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Uninsured adults4.7%95

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

4.7% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Frequently asked

Is Livonia, MI a good place to live?
By the numbers, Livonia scores 51/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is uninsured adults and its weakest is unemployment rate. Michigan overall ranks #42 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Livonia, MI?
Livonia reports 339 violent crimes per 100k and 1504 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Livonia, MI expensive to live in?
Livonia has a median home value of $281,100 and typical rent around $1,523/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Livonia, MI?
Its weakest measured area is unemployment rate (5.6%) — 6/100, worse than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)
What is Livonia, MI best at?
Its strongest measured area is uninsured adults (4.7%) — 95/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.