Northville, Michigan , is a family-friendly community full of its original Victorian charm. It maintains many historic buildings and its streets are lined with old-fashioned lamps and benches. The town center still has its landmark four-sided town clock, unique boutiques, and an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. Adding to the homey charm of the town, the Northville well is still available for thirsty travelers to stop and sip its cold well water.

Truly, Northville is a unique community with a feel that hearkens back to leisurely evenings spent on the front porch. It represents a way of life that many Americans are actively trying to find and maintain. Northville's approximately 6,500 residents know just how lucky they are to have found it. They have all the benefits of small town living surrounded by scenic countryside. With this spectacular way of life, Northville has undergone tremendous residential development. But the city and its residents have remained adamant about retaining the environmental equity that makes Northville such a desirable place to live.

The average age of a resident here is 41 years old, with an annual household income of approximately $87,000 per year. In the past decade, home values in the area have nearly doubled. The 2000 Census lists the median value of a home in Northville to be $237,000. This makes home values here the highest in western Wayne County. Nearly 21% of residents here are employed in the manufacturing sector. The second largest employment sector is retail, employing approximately 11% of the population. Closely following the retail trade, professional services, technology and the sciences employs nearly as many folks here.

The community is strategically located around several lakes, including Silver Springs Lake, which has the distinction of being the only natural lake in the county. It is also situated along the edge of Edward Hines Park, which sits along the edge of the Rouge River. But perhaps an even more powerful draw is Northville's convenient access to downtown Detroit, Ann Arbor and the airport. While it has seen an increase in both population and housing, Northville's density is still far below that of its neighboring communities.

Northville's residents tend to be highly educated and very involved in their community. Statistically, Northville is one of the most affluent communities in Wayne County, and its residents earn far above the national average each year. As a testament to both community involvement and commitment, Northville has some of the finest public schools in the nation. While the majority of residents here could choose to send their children to private schools, most of Northville's young people attend local public schools. Nearly all of these students continue on to a four-year college or university.

Additionally, the city's recreation department sponsors a number of sports leagues for all age groups. Both youths and adults can participate in community baseball, softball, hockey, football, and soccer leagues. Throughout the town, the recreation department maintains three baseball diamonds, several community parks and three golf course for public use. Residents also have the option of joining a private swim or golf club. The Maybury State Park offers over 900 acres of open space for hiking, biking, and strolling. And of course, the numerous lakes in the area provide an endless array of swimming, boating and water sports.

Northville is a community that has one of the most close-knit, homey environments in the nation. In a hectic world, Northville offers its residents a chance to truly get away from it all, while remaining within easy access to a major metropolitan region. The town maintains a balance of natural beauty with carefully manicured residential and business districts. Simply, Northville is the kind of place that many of us dream of living, yet can just seem so hard to find.


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