Livonia, Michigan Income Statistics
Livonia Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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Livonia Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Livonia | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,215 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $73,554 | $59,920 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 16.2% | 11.4% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 12.2% | 9.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Livonia is about 35% higher than in Michigan. Income has been growing slower in Livonia (4.1%/yr) than in Michigan (4.6%/yr).
About 16% of adults in Livonia earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Michigan average of 11%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Livonia, Michigan grew by 35.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $98,215 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.1% per year.
Livonia has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. The gap has narrowed from 41% in 2009 to 22% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Livonia
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Households by income, 2024
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About 18,765 households (48.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 13.2% of households in Livonia had an income under $35,000 and 26.7% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Livonia has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (14.4% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (3.8% vs 6.4%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,153 | 3.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 772 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,439 | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,692 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,143 | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,654 | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,730 | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8,542 | 22.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5,537 | 14.4% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 4,686 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 38,348 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 12,878 residents (16.2% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 17.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 9.5% of Livonia residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 27.9% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Livonia has a larger share of residents earning $75,000 to $99,999 (11.7% vs 8.2%) and a smaller share with no personal income (9.5% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 7,539 | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 7,360 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,403 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7,739 | 9.7% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6,442 | 8.1% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10,420 | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13,490 | 16.9% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9,319 | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 12,878 | 16.2% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 79,589 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 9.5% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Livonia
| Metric | Livonia | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 | 0.539 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $87,044 | $69,354 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $66,262 | $54,749 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 23.9% | 21.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Livonia, it is 0.505, lower than Michigan's 0.539, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 31% more than women's income in Livonia, Michigan. Over a 35-year career, a 31% wage gap accumulates to roughly $727,370 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Livonia, Michigan has narrowed from about 28% to 24% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 29% in 2010, and was narrowest at 21% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,840 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Livonia | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 18.4% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Approximately 2,251 people are unemployed in Livonia, Michigan.
The average commute time in Livonia is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Livonia, Michigan has fallen from 9.0% to 4.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.3% in 2012 and fell as low as 3.8% in 2019.
Livonia started 0.3 points above the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had dropped below it by 2013, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its rate was 0.7 points lower.
Livonia, MI Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Livonia, MI is typical in size for this group, 93,850 residents against a local median of 83,503, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Where Livonia, MI breaks from the cities next to it is median household income, sitting 41% above the local median of $69,715 at $98,215. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Unemployment tells the same story from another angle: 4.6% against a local median of 6.0%, 24% below it. Every measure here with a clear better direction points the same way, so Livonia, MI is not trading one advantage for another, it reads stronger than its neighbours across the board. The cities themselves spread $41,837 on median household income, so Livonia, MI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Livonia, MI has the 2nd highest median household income of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livonia, MI | 93,850 | $98,215 #2/4 | 4.1%/yr #3/4 | 4.6% #1/4 | 0.505 #2/4 |
| Westland, MI | 83,629 | $62,121 | 4.2%/yr | 6.0% | 0.509 |
| Garden City, MI | 26,743 | $69,715 | 3.5%/yr | 7.9% | 0.497 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | 83,503 | $103,958 | 4.8%/yr | 5.2% | 0.519 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Livonia, Michigan has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Michigan, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Livonia, Michigan.
How Rich Is Livonia, Michigan?
Livonia has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $98,215, about 35% higher than the Michigan average of $72,977.
How fast is household income rising in Livonia, Michigan?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Livonia, Michigan rose 36%, from $72,349 to $98,215. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Michigan as a whole: +36% against +50%.
What was the median household income in Livonia in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Livonia, Michigan was $96,365, up 4% from $92,798 in 2022. The Michigan median that year was $71,362.
What was the median household income in Livonia in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Livonia, Michigan was $83,371. By 2024 it had risen 18% to $98,215.
How many people earn six figures in Livonia, Michigan?
Yes. 16% of adults in Livonia, Michigan earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 6), against 11% (about 1 in 9) in Michigan. 12% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 10% in Michigan.
How strong is the job market in Livonia, Michigan?
Unemployment in Livonia, Michigan is only 4.6%, well below the Michigan rate of 5.7%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Livonia, Michigan?
The Gini coefficient in Livonia is 0.505. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Livonia, Michigan?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Livonia, Michigan has narrowed from about 28% to 24% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 29% in 2010, and was narrowest at 21% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,840 since 2009.
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