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Novi, Michigan

Novi, Michigan encompasses 31-square miles of the prominent Oakland County. The county’s impressive per capita income ranks it second among the wealthiest counties in the nation. According to the 2000 Census, Novi reported over 47,000 residents.

Located in Southeastern MI’s center of the automotive industry, Novi lies equidistant from the technical centers and proving grounds of Ford, General Motors and Daimler Chrysler. Novi is a proud member of Automation Alley, which is a cluster of technology firms useful for networking and recruiting in the area. This region of Southeastern Michigan ranks seventh in the United States for its mass of high-tech occupational employment.
Novi reports a work force nearly 27,000 strong, with Intier Automotive Seating of America Inc. and Novi Community School District serving as the largest employers. Novi has an impressive array of land development opportunities suitable for high-tech and industrial projects. Local businesses have convenient access to air, highway and railway transportation routes. Detroit and Ann Arbor are twenty-five minutes away, while Flint and Lansing are both one hour away.

Residents enjoy access to quality educational opportunities including public schools awarded as a “Gold Medal School District” by Expansion Management Magazine. Higher learning facilities include Walsh College in Novi and the University of Michigan in Detroit. A rate of crime lower than the national average complements this well planned community that offers numerous housing options in a wide variety of price ranges. Novi’s prestigious Autumn Park was named “Home of the Year” by Better Homes and Gardens. In addition, Novi is home to Twelve Oaks Mall, an upscale shopping district with more than 170 retail stores from which to choose.

From its elevation of over 900 feet, Novi experiences a moderate climate with four full seasons to enjoy outdoor recreation. Novi boasts well-preserved wetlands and woodlands and numerous pristine parks and recreation centers. The parks and recreation centers provide a wealth of year round activities, while the Novi Ice Arena offers top-notch facilities for figure skating and hockey.

The sparkling blue waters of the Great Lakes are a short distance from Novi. The Great Lakes afford opportunities for boating, commercial cruises, hiking, fishing and water skiing. This region has more than 88,000 acres of parkland, with three downhill ski areas, over 75 public and private golf courses and 2 exciting water-parks with wave action pools. In addition, the Great Lakes display a spectacular array of lighthouses along its scenic shorelines.

Novi, Michigan is a perfect environment for suburban and business living to coexist. With its wealth of solid opportunities, this dynamic community has the means to sustain a promising future for generations to come.