City safety & data profile

NorthviewMI

Northview, MI is a 15K-resident city in Kent County with a median household income of $85,403.

Kent County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Northview, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Northview has a population larger than 25% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $289,300.

Data updated 2026-07-19

15K
Population
Top 75%
By size
$85,403
Median income
$289,300
Median home
9.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Northview

Northview posts a median household income higher than 55% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 45%
by median income, US cities

Where Northview income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$85,403 Top 45% higher than 55% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Northview, MI beyond the headline numbers

Northview sits inside Kent County, Michigan, at roughly 43.05°N, -85.60°W. Population 14,541, $85,403 median household income. Median home value $289,300, median rent $1,247. Poverty rate 9.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Northview's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 33.3%, then obesity at 33.1%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Northview from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,541
Northview
Median Income
$85,403
+26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$289,300
+27% vs avg
Median Age
40
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kent County) - Northview's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
663K+9%
Median Income
$82,631+60%
Median Home Value
$289,900+111%
Poverty Rate
10.1%-35%
Unemployment
4.2%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Northview, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,247/mo
Poverty Rate
9.1% -36% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 38.7%
Work From Home 13.6%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 85.5%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
33.3%
Obesity
33.1%
Short Sleep Duration
30.5%
Physical Inactivity
19.7%
Binge Drinking
17.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
Current Smoking
12.1%
Current Asthma
11%
Diabetes
10.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 74.4%
Annual Checkup 80.3%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Lack of Health Insurance
5.6%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Northview, MI? ▼
Northview, MI has a population of 14,541 people, located in Kent County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Northview? ▼
The median household income in Northview, MI is $85,403 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
What is the median home value in Northview? ▼
The median home value in Northview, MI is $289,300. Median rent is $1,247/month.
What are the top health concerns in Northview? ▼
The top health indicators in Northview include High Blood Pressure (33.3%), Obesity (33.1%), Short Sleep Duration (30.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Northview? ▼
The median age in Northview, MI is 40 years. 38.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Northview, MI is located in Kent County, Michigan. With a population of 15K and a $85,403 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the Northview area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Northview's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Northview area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Northview against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Kent County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.