Livonia, Michigan
Livonia: The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
About
Livonia is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 96,942 and a population density of 1,044 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 93,189 inhabitants.
The city was created 76 years ago in 1949.
Livonia is a large suburban city located in the southeastern region of Michigan, about 15 miles west of Detroit. With a population of over 93,000 residents, it is one of the largest municipalities in the metro Detroit area.
Settled in the 1830s, Livonia was incorporated as a city in 1950. It has grown significantly over the decades and become a major retail and commercial hub in the region.
Top Attractions and Activities in Livonia
Some of Livonia's most popular attractions include:
Greenmead Historical Park
This city-owned park features a village with 14 historic buildings from the 1880s, including a barn, schoolhouse, and train depot. Seasonal events and educational programs bring history to life.
Livonia Community Recreation Center
This massive recreation center has indoor and outdoor pools, hockey rinks, cardio equipment, indoor tracks, and basketball courts.
Laurel Park Place
With over 70 stores and restaurants, Laurel Park Place is one of the largest malls in the metro Detroit area. Department stores, a movie theater, and chains like Apple and Sephora draw shoppers.
Hiking and Biking Trails
Livonia has over 17 miles of scenic trails perfect for walking, running, or biking. The Rotary Park and Clements Circle trails are favorites among locals.
Key Events and Festivals
Some of Livonia's popular annual events include:
- The Spree Day Festival celebrates the city's founding with a carnival, craft show, food trucks, and fireworks.
- At the Fall Family Festival, families enjoy hayrides, cider, donuts, live music, and children's activities.
- Music from the Heart is a free concert series held on Thursday evenings in the summer.
With its parks, recreation, shopping, and community events, Livonia offers suburban convenience just outside Detroit. The city provides residents with a high quality of life in southeast Michigan.
Quick Facts about Livonia
| Population | 93,189 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Postal code | 48150–48154 |
| Phone Area Codes | 734 - 248 |
| Area | 92.86 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3684,-83.3527 |
| Altitude | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1950 (76 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 14:56:04 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,004 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Livonia is located at 42°22'6"N 83°21'10"W (42.3683700, -83.3527100).
Livonia map
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon....
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Livonia decreased by 4.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96,942 | - | census |
| 2011 | 96,142 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 95,921 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 95,239 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 95,229 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 94,843 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 94,507 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 94,237 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 94,019 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 93,665 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 93,189 | -0.51% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,379 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,390 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,600 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,465 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 86.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,097 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $96,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,096 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $477 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $732 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,187 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,409 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 184,736 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 502,932 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 286,335 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,594 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,712 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,945 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,124 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 612 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 321 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 976 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 51 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 908 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,976.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.20 |
Best Things to Do in Livonia
1Rotary Park
Six Mile Rd & Hubbard St, Livonia, MI 48152, United States View details
Phone: +17344662410 | Website available
2Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple
28875 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152, United States View details
Phone: +18662222789 | Website available
3Greenmead Historical Village
20501 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48152, United States View details
Phone: +12484777375 | Website available
4Clements Circle Park
9999 Harrison St, Livonia, MI 48150, United States View details
Phone: +17344219800 | Website available
5Mies Park
32305 W Chicago, Livonia, MI 48150, United States View details
Phone: +17344662410 | Website available
Where to Eat in Livonia
1Dave & Buster's
19375 Victor Pkwy, Livonia, MI 48152, United States View details
Phone: +17344524600 | Website available
Where to Stay in Livonia
1Hyatt Place Detroit/Livonia
19300 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152, United States View details
Phone: +17349539224 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Livonia
1Livonia City Hall
33000 Civic Center Dr, Livonia, MI 48154 View details
Phone: +17344662200 | Website available
People born in Livonia (46)
People born in Livonia, including ice hockey player Aaron Palushaj, ice hockey player Mike Modano, swimmer Sheila Taormina, .
More notable people
- Rosie Thomas (American singer-songwriter, originally from Detroit, Michigan) she was born in 01/01/1978
- Dani Woodward (movie actor from the United States) she was born in 07/03/1984
- Ryan Kesler (American ice hockey player) he was born in 31/08/1984
- Mitch Ryder (American singer) he was born in 26/02/1945
- Thaddeus McCotter (American politician) he was born in 22/08/1965
- Chris Tancill (American ice hockey player) he was born in 07/02/1968
- Frank Norman Wilson (American cardiologist (1890-1952)) he was born in 19/11/1890
- Katie Chonacas (American actress) she was born in 11/11/1980
- Kevin Swider (American ice hockey player) he was born in 17/11/1977
- Zach Gowen (American professional wrestler) he was born in 30/03/1983
- Adam Miller (American ice hockey player) he was born in 21/11/1984
- Charlie Haeger (American baseball player) he was born in 19/09/1983
- F. P. Santangelo (American baseball player) he was born in 24/10/1967
- Mike Kinkade (baseball player) he was born in 06/05/1973
- Aaron Lewicki (American ice hockey player) he was born in 30/07/1987
- Adam Krug (American ice hockey player) he was born in 06/06/1983
- Bob Daniels (American ice hockey coach) he was born in 13/03/1959
- Brad Adam (News anchor)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Livonia, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170806 | Madonna University | Livonia (MI) | 48150-1176 |
| 486327 | Princess Beauty School | Dearborn Heights (MI) | 48127-2999 |
| 172200 | Schoolcraft College | Livonia (MI) | 48152-2696 |
| 247153 | Dorsey School of Business-Wayne | Wayne (MI) | 48184 |
| 457633 | L'esprit Academy | Canton (MI) | 48187 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Livonia, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFV | Greenfield Village, Michigan | 20900 Oakwood Blvd. | RAIL |
| DER | John D. Dingell Transit Center | 16121 Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Livonia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Livonia Post Office | Livonia (MI) | 48150 |
| Redford Post Office | Redford (MI) | 48239 |
| Westland Post Office | Westland (MI) | 48185 |
| Dearborn Heigh Post Office | Dearborn Heights (MI) | 48127 |
| Garden City Post Office | Garden City (MI) | 48135 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Livonia, New York town in New York with a population of 7,533 people.
- Livonia, Louisiana town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana with a population of 1,399 people.
- Livonia, Indiana town in Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 120 people.
- Livonia, Missouri human settlement in Putnam County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 71 people.
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Dearborn | 93,367 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Canton | 86,825 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Westland | 81,116 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Taylor | 60,576 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Dearborn Heights | 55,027 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Redford | 49,936 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Lincoln Park | 36,066 | City in Wayne County in the U. |
| Northville | 29,359 | City in Michigan |
| Southgate | 29,135 | City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan |
| Allen Park | 26,751 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Garden City | 26,408 | City in Wayne County of the U. |
| Wyandotte | 25,156 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Inkster | 24,115 | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Romulus | 23,528 | City in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Hamtramck | 21,438 | City in Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Livonia distances to largest Michigan cities