Livonia, MI

Livonia MI scores 72/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 32% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 68 (100 = avg); violent crime index 65; property crime index 71. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Livonia. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Livonia is about $1,322/month (moderate). At $1,322/month for a typical unit, you need about $47,592+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $281,100.

Median household income is $98,460, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($98,460) clears the $47,592 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 60°F (highs near 68°F, lows near 52°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Livonia: (1) Renters who want $1,322/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $47,592) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $98,460 helps carry housing costs) (3) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 72/100) (4) Households earning $47,592+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,322/month

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Livonia does not clear every bar) (2) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $47,592 household income for $1,322/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Livonia holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 72/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,322/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.