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Northview

Pop. 15,268·69th most expensive in Michigan·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,348/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$614
Rising (Monthly)
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Northview · $1,348
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,348/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$54,000/yr
Local median income
$85,403/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Northview's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,098
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,496
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,390/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,348 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,176/yr
At $1,348/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Northview, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,268
Median income
$85,403
Median age
40
Renters
20.8%
Age distribution
22.1%
21.5%
22.2%
12.4%
21.9%
Under 1822.1%
18–3421.5%
35–5422.2%
55–6412.4%
65+21.9%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black3.3%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian1.1%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
26%
30.2%
38.7%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma26%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
79.2%
20.8%
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Northview, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,976 → $85,403
up 27.5%
Population
15,251 → 15,268
up 0.1%
Renter share
23.1% → 20.8%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
35.1% → 38.7%
+3.6 pts
Median age
41.4 → 40
-1.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $66,976 to $85,403 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.5% shift. Renters now make up 20.8% of households, compared with 23.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38.7% of adults here, versus 35.1% in 2021.

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Northview rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Northview. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Northview, MI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Northview is $1,348/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,098/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,496/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($85,403/yr), Northview ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Northview an affordable city for renters?

Northview is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,348/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($85,403/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Northview falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Northview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,348/mo in Northview. The local median household income is $85,403/yr, meaning the typical Northview household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Northview?

Rent in Northview has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Northview rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Northview is one of the more affordable cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #69 out of 96 tracked cities at $1,348/mo.

What percentage of Northview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.8% of Northview households are renters, while 79.2% are owner-occupied. Northview leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Northview rent compare to the national average?

Northview's median rent of $1,348/mo is $614 (31%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #69 out of 96 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,348/mo, rent takes ~19% of Northview's median household income ($85,403/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Northview 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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