Living in Northville The epitome of small-town charm, Northville is an affluent, picturesque community just 21 miles from Ann Arbor and 29 miles from Detroit. The city of 5,970 residents is divided by Oakland and Wayne counties, and is surrounded by the city of Novi and Northville Township.
Northville homes are primarily Queen Anne style, highlighting the community?s Victorian roots. A charming downtown area features boutique shops, galleries, cafes and pubs. The community offers annual activities and events for residents of all ages ? a downtown art fair, farmers markets, a Victorian festival, Friday night concerts, holiday parades and winter ice carvings ? while the Northville Community Center features a wide variety of programming, including year-round activities and service for residents age 50 and older. Residents attend Northville Public Schools.
Working in Northville While Northville?s extremely active economic development council ensures that incoming and existing businesses thrive, the city is also close to M-14, I-275 and I-96, which makes commuting to Detroit, Ann Arbor and other surrounding areas a breeze.