Livonia is a thriving retail market due to its large population
(100,545), per capita incomes 27% above the national average and a central
location in Detroits western suburbs. No matter where you are located
in Livonia, it is easy to access because the city is designed on grid
of five lane roads that make travel convenient. Surrounding communities
also find Livonia easy to access with two major freeways bordering the
city (I-96 and I-275). Nothing in Livonia is more than 5 to 10 minutes
away and with the efficient road system, there is never a traffic problem.
The Current Retail Scene:
Livonia is the home to two major malls and many strip centers throughout
the community. 
Laurel Park Place is a very popular, upscale shopping destination, which
is anchored by Parisian, Von Maur and includes many other high-end retailers.
A Marriott hotel and office building adjoin the mall. The mall is located
at the northwest corner of Six Mile and Newburgh roads.
Livonia Mall, at Middlebelt and Seven Mile Road, is one of the major
shopping destinations in the community. The mall includes many craft
and antique dealers, specialty shops and is anchored by Sears, Mervyns,
and Crowleys Value City.
� Another shopping destination is the Plymouth Road Corridor. The Plymouth
Road Development Authority has spent millions of dollars revitalizing
Livonia's original commercial center. Extensive landscaping, brickwork,
lighting, and other improvements have helped to revitalize the area and
attract new investment.
The Millennium Park area just off of I-96 attracts many people from
surrounding cities with its mix stores, including Meijer, Home Depot,
Wal-Mart, and Costco.
There are also many strip centers throughout Livonia that are located
at or near most major intersections.
Livonia is also the home to over 200 local restaurants ranging from
fine dining to fast-food.
With its excellent location and above average per-capita income, it's
easy to see why the city is one of the most sought-after places to do
business in metro Detroit.
Important Statistics and Information About Livonia:
City Population: 100,545
Southeast Michigan Population: 4.5 million
Per capita income: $27,923 (27% above national average)
Median family income: $72,720 (31% above national average)
Median household income: $63,018 (33% above national average)
Single-family owner occupied homes: 32,528 (38,658 total housing units)
Percentage of owner occupied homes: 89%
*All statistics from the 2000 Census
Bordering Communities: Plymouth, Northville, Farmington, Farmington
Hills, Novi, Westland, and Redford.
Livonia is the home two school districts with over 19,500 students and
has two colleges with their main campuses within the city (Schoolcraft
College and Madonna University).
To receive additional information on locating in Livonia, please contacts
the citys Economic Development Director at 734-466-2293 or e-mail him. We also encourage you to look in the "Find
A Business" section for high-quality commercial realtors
that are Chamber members.
The following is a direct link to the citys economic departments Web
page: Click Here.
Retail In Livonia