Welcome to Northville
Considered one of the best places to live; experience the quaint charm of Northville, a historic neighborhood with a small-town feel.
Delight in its picturesque main street lined with local shops and cozy eateries. The community thrives on a strong sense of unity, evident in its annual festivals and friendly residents.
An affluent suburb Northwest of Detroit residing in both Oakland and Wayne Counties. Enjoy outdoor activities at nearby parks and lakes, making Northville an ideal spot for families and nature enthusiasts seeking a peaceful yet vibrant environment and a top school district.
What to Love
- Small town atmosphere
- Seasonal festivals and events
- Proximity to downtown Detroit
- Schools offering a high standard of education
- Walkable Downtown with upscale dining and shopping
- Several parks and natural sites
Local Lifestyle
Locals of Northville experience a vibrant downtown with a plethora of seasonal events and festivals. Northville has easy access to Ann Arbor and Detroit - both a 30-minute commute.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
Start your day off with a fabulous cup of coffee at the Red Dot Coffee Company. The Ibach family determined that the business would be a Third Wave coffee house; using specialty coffee, which is high-quality coffee beans purchased through direct trade.
The Northville restaurant scene has some amazing fine dining to fun casual restaurants. Hyde Park has a chef-inspired menu featuring a variation of legendary aged boutique cut steaks, market fresh seafood, and chef-crafted seasonal features, If you're in the mood for Italian, look no further than 160 Main or Tirami Su to find the best pasta and seafood.
Table Five is a fine dining experience that won’t want to be missed with a menu offering food such as roasted Amish chicken and cardamom-roasted salmon. For the wine connoisseur in your life, you'll want to stop by Simply Wine which is a hub for wine coming from all over the world.
Northville Square has several retail stores and shops through the amazing boutiques and shops. Stop into Rococo a female-owned and operated brand, providing women with luxe, comfortable essentials you can wear every day. Another option is Dear Prudence a women's clothing boutique that features classic & on-trend clothing, jewelry, accessories & more, known for reasonable prices, unique styles, and our great selection of dressier and casual women's clothing.
Artists and art fans will have a great time at Northville Art House and for beautiful home décor, goods and gifts stop into Pear-Aphernalia.
For the golfers, Northville Hills Golf Club is available for a few rounds of golf and can be reserved as a venue. Catch a play at the Tipping Point Theatre is a beautiful place to spend the evening.
Things to Do
The Heritage Festival held every September in Downtown Northville celebrates the small community and its history. Northville Food and Wine Festival celebrates Michigan’s best cuisine, restaurants, and culinary artists alongside amazing live music. From the end of November until the end of December, there is the Wayne County Lightfest held in Hines Park that can be driven through and consists of nearly 50 animated light displays.
The Art’s in the Sun hosted by the Northville Art House is a giant art fair held in June. During the summer months, Friday Night Music brings musicians from all over to provide entertainment and acoustic music to Downtown Northville. For anyone looking to get out in nature, the Maybury State Park offers great trails for hiking and biking. Another wonderful place to get outside is the Maybury Farm, an 85-acre working farm that offers educational events and tours.
Schools
There are 10 schools in the Northville Public School District that are all great schools for preparing students for college success, but there are also alternative options for anyone seeking education outside of the public school system.
- Northville High School
- Hillside Middle School
- Meads Middle School
- Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
- Detroit Catholic Central High School
- Amerman Elementary School
- Moraine Elementary School
- Ridgewood Elementary School
- Silver Springs Elementary School
- Thornton Creek Elementary School
- Winchester Elementary School
- Cooke School
- Early Childhood Program (Old Village School)
