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Novi, Michigan
Novi is a city of 66,717 people in Oakland County, Michigan, founded in 1832.
Why visit Novi
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 80 parks and trails, 255 places to eat, 29 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Farmington Civic Theatre, Michigan Jewish Institute, Botsford-Graser House and Farmington Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Novi
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Novi
Novi is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northwestern suburb of Detroit, Novi is located roughly 25 miles (40.2 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 66,243, an increase of 20% from the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Novi, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Farmington Civic Theatre
Cinema and theater · 5.7 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Farmington, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks29
Botsford-Graser House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
House in Farmington Hills, United States of America
Farmington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
NRHP-listed in Oakland County
Ford Valve Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Greenmead Farms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Jacob and Rebecca Fuerst Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic farm in Novi, Michigan, USA
Joseph D. Yerkes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House in Novi, United States of America
Kittie C. McCoy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
House in Commerce Township, United States of America
Northville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Orson Everitt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Livonia, Michigan, USA
Robert Yerkes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
House in Northville, United States of America
Detroit Finnish Co-operative Summer Camp
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds80
68 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes255
Antonio's Cucina Italiana
Restaurant · Italian · 3.7 mi
Welcome to Antonio’s Cucina Italiana, a beloved Italian restaurant in Farmington Hills, MI, that serves the greater surrounding area....
37646 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Su 13:00-21:00, Mo closed, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa...
La Casita
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.0 mi
Mexican Restaurant
49070 Pontiac Trail
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Athenian Eatery
Restaurant · Greek · 0.7 mi
43324 West 11 Mile Road, Novi
Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su 07:00-16:00
China King
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.9 mi
47770 Grand River Avenue, Novi
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Dunkin' Donuts
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Donut, Sandwich, Tea · 3.7 mi
47776 Pontiac Trail
Mo-Su 05:00-20:00
El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.1 mi
49342 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Famous Dave's
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.7 mi
43350 Crescent Boulevard, Novi
Su-Th 11:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.6 mi
43317 Grand River Avenue
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
K-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Restaurant · Korean, Hotpot, Barbecue · 0.8 mi
44375 West 12 Mile Road, Novi
Su-Th 12:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:30
La Herradura Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
47690 Grand River Avenue, Novi
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Leo's Coney Island
Restaurant · Greek, American · 1.9 mi
47830 Grand River Avenue, Novi
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
243 more on the map.
History
Novi was organized as a township in 1832, on land taken from Farmington Township. The name Novi was offered by resident Dr. J. C. Emery, at the suggestion of his wife. Residents were reportedly looking for a shorter name than Farmington.
A local account has said that it was named after the sixth toll gate (No. VI) on the Grand River Road. However, the township was named in 1832 and the toll road was not constructed until the 1850s. Another account said that it was the sixth stagecoach stop outside Detroit. Similarly, the township was said to be stop six (or VI) on the railroad, but the Holly, Wayne & Monroe Railway (now CSX Transportation) was not constructed through the township until 1870–71, almost 40 years after the organization and naming of the township.
From the History section of Novi, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay29
Extended Stay America - Detroit - Novi - Orchard Hill Place
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
39640 Orchard Hill Place, Novi
Churches and places of worship34
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 2.4 mi
41415 West 9 Mile Road, Novi
Shopping58
Gas and EV charging37
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Healthcare23
Map of Novi
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 1.8 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmington (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oakland County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oakland County International Airport (PTK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Farmington Hills 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Farmington 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Livonia 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Garden City 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Beverly Hills 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Dearborn Heights 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Birmingham 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Inkster 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Berkley 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Oak Park 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Novi Michigan Civic Center, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Venkateswara Novi MI 2019 11 09 14 15 46, Shibamouli Lahiri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gardner-White Furniture, Novi, Michigan, 42-BRT, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chevrolet Bolts in Novi, Michigan, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- One World Market(ワンワールドマーケット), Novi, Takuro Fukuda, CC0
- Autodesk corporate office, Novi, Michigan, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spider-Man No Way Home spoiler disclaimer, Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gray 2027 Bolt, front passenger side, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, passenger side, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MCCC 07 - Princess Leia x 2 (829148922), Jim Reynolds from Cleveland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- MCCC 07 - Stormtroopers on the go (829147164), Jim Reynolds from Cleveland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- MCCC 07 - The Dirty Stormtrooper (828278309), Jim Reynolds from Cleveland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- MCCC 07 - Short Stormtroopers (828278631), Jim Reynolds from Cleveland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Modar Alaoui (2025), JimBKelly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bennie Blades Gridiron Greats 2015, Renee530, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cucurbita pepo Carnival Acorn Squash III, Amy Gaertner, CC BY 2.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 56 (Home Arts), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 43 (Home Arts), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 47 (Home Arts), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 18 (1st Place Squash--John Harnica, 349 pounds), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 27 (Goats), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 29 (Rabbits), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 19 (6th Place Pumpkin--Jackson Clementz, 626 pounds), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 25 (Goats), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 42 (Home Arts), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 15 (State Fair Butter Cow), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 08 (Beef Cattle), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 35 (Home Arts), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 62 (Lego), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 22 (1st Place Pumpkin--Mark Clementz, 1,571 pounds), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 67 (Lego), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 04 (Sheep), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Michigan State Fair August 2025 16 (Home Arts), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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