Town Guide · Wayne / Oakland Counties
Northville, Michigan
Northville is a historic city about 30 minutes northeast of Ann Arbor, straddling the Wayne-Oakland county line with a restored Victorian downtown, a mill race and creek running through it, and a five-mile trail network. The housing stock spans 19th century homes near downtown to large newer subdivisions, with median sale prices among the region's highest at roughly $530,000 to $640,000.
Market snapshot
Northville at a glance
Figures are the most recent published medians for the area. Neighborhood-level data can swing on small sales volumes, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Median sale price
about $530,000 to $640,000
September 2026, RealtyTrac (ZIPs 48167 / 48168)
Median days on market
about 16 to 19 days
2026, Redfin (Northville / ZIP 48168)
Northville · Wayne / Oakland Counties
Getting around
Typical drive times
Typical off-peak drive times by car. Rush hour, weather, and I-94 construction can add time, so leave a buffer for flights.
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor campus)
about 30 minutes
Michigan Medicine
about 30 minutes
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
about 20 to 25 minutes
Property taxes
Millage rate
about 35.5 to 40 total mills
2025 state total rates: 35.51 mills homestead in Northville Township and 39.97 mills in the City of Northville, applied to taxable value. Rates vary by jurisdiction and school district.
Schools
Northville Public Schools
Serves the City of Northville and Northville Township.
Visit the district websiteHousing stock
Home styles and price ranges
Queen Anne, Victorian, and Colonial Revival homes from the 1800s line the streets near downtown, while newer subdivisions and estate lots spread across Northville Township. The median sale price ran about $530,000 to $640,000 across the two main ZIPs in September 2026 (RealtyTrac), with many newer listings well above that.
Parks & amenities
Where to spend the day
Ford Field Park sits beside the mill race with a playground and walking path, and the paved Northville Trail links downtown to Maybury State Park, about 1,000 acres of woods, meadows, and trails. Cass Benton Park adds disc golf and creek-side hiking, and downtown Main Street and Cady Street hold the shops and restaurants.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Northville
What is the median home price in Northville in 2026?
About $530,000 to $640,000 across the two main ZIPs as of September 2026 (RealtyTrac), depending on which side of town and which ZIP.
How long is the drive from Northville to Michigan Medicine?
About 30 minutes to the U-M medical campus in Ann Arbor via M-14.
How long does it take to get from Northville to Detroit Metro Airport?
About 20 to 25 minutes via M-14 and I-94.
What is the property tax millage rate in Northville?
About 35.51 mills homestead in Northville Township and 39.97 mills in the City of Northville (2025 state total rates), applied to taxable value.
What school district serves Northville?
Northville Public Schools, which serves the city and township.
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