Oakland County Living. Top Schools. Total Convenience.
A city that has invested in itself—and whose housing market reflects it
$400K
Median Home Price
66,000
Population
Top 5%
Michigan School Ranking
21
Avg Days on Market
Novi Homes for Sale
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Browse Novi Homes →Why Novi?
Novi is the Oakland County market that makes the most sense for buyers who want a top school district, a dense amenity base, and a straightforward commute without paying Northville or Birmingham prices. The schools rank in Michigan's top 5%, the city has invested heavily in parks and public facilities, and the I-96/M-5 access puts both Detroit and Ann Arbor within 30-35 minutes.
The housing stock skews newer than most southeast Michigan markets—Novi grew rapidly in the 1990s and 2000s, which means the baseline housing quality is higher and the maintenance burden is lower than in older established suburbs. The neighborhoods range from entry-level colonials in the $320K range to executive estates in Chase Farms and Vineyard Lake above $800K.
Novi has attracted a significant population of tech and automotive engineering professionals. The market stays active year-round with days on market typically around 21.
Novi Community Schools
Novi Community Schools serves approximately 6,800 students across multiple elementary schools (Deerfield, Orchard Hills, Village Oaks, Novi Meadows, and Parkview), Novi Middle School, and Novi High School. The district ranks in Michigan's top 5% and consistently produces strong college placement outcomes.
Novi High School is a competitive academic environment with robust AP, IB, and dual-enrollment options. The school's STEM programs are particularly well-regarded among the engineering and technology community that makes up a significant portion of Novi's resident base.
View on GreatSchools →6,800
Students enrolled
5
Elementary schools
Top 5%
Michigan school ranking (per MI Dept. of Education)
Novi
High School
Featured: Chase Farms
Novi's established executive community
Price Range
$450K – $900K
Character
Executive Estates
Location
North Novi
Chase Farms is an established upper-tier community in Novi with large lots, custom construction, and homes that regularly exceed 3,500 square feet. Comparable sales here give solid footing for pricing conversations.
Community Highlights
What keeps buyers coming back to Novi
Twelve Oaks Mall
One of Michigan's larger regional malls, anchoring Novi's commercial identity. Shopping and dining are within a 10-minute drive of most Novi addresses.
Lakeshore Park
240 acres of parkland with a beach, boat launch, fishing, and miles of non-motorized trails on Walled Lake. For buyers who want outdoor access inside a dense suburb, this is the answer—and it's accessible without leaving the city.
Main Street Novi
A planned mixed-use district with restaurants, shops, and a hotel—giving Novi a walkable town center beyond the mall.
Novi Civic Center & Ice Arena
The Novi Ice Arena is a full-service facility hosting competitive youth hockey, public skating, and adult leagues.
Employment & Economy
Novi has attracted a significant corporate presence: Robert Bosch, Consumers Energy, Faurecia, and Gentex are among the major employers operating in or near the city. The M-5 corridor through Novi and the adjacent Twelve Mile Road tech corridor support a dense concentration of automotive, engineering, and technology firms that makes Novi a logical residential choice for professionals working across Oakland and Wayne counties.
The retail and service economy anchored by Twelve Oaks and the surrounding commercial districts provides thousands of additional jobs. Novi's tax base is one of the strongest in Oakland County, which funds the public services and schools that keep demand for residential property consistently high.
A Look at the City
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