Healthy Home Assessments in Livonia

Livonia at ground level

Family-oriented, quiet, midcentury suburban community. One local marker: The city's motto is literally "Families First". Roughly 94,635 residents live across about 37,262 households. The Detroit Race Course (thoroughbred and harness racing) operated in Livonia until 1998, after which the site was redeveloped.

What the numbers say

Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher come to Nearly 44%. One landmark on the ground here: Greenmead Historical Village, a 103-acre park of restored 19th-century buildings including the Simmons family farmhouse.

At 94,635 residents lots sit close, so attached garages, combustion appliances and exhaust paths are read as one system.

Named places in Livonia:

• The Roush Automotive Collection. Tied to Jack Roush's NASCAR legacy.
• Greenmead Historic Park. Preserves 19th-century farmhouses and structures.
• The Town Peddler Craft and Antique Mall. Long-running local craft and antique mall.
• Livonia parks system. 60 parks including 22 playground structures and 24 nature preserves.
• Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center. Outdoor Splash Zone, indoor pools, fitness area; near the Hand-E-Dip Dairy Barn.

Streets and settlements

Livonia also contains 7 smaller settlements: Clarenceville, Rosedale Gardens, Newburgh area, Idyl Wyld, Livonia Green, Five Points and Wonderland Village. Clarenceville: Northeast, along the Farmington/Redford edge, shared school district. Rosedale Gardens: Historic subdivision, southeast near Plymouth Rd. Addresses fall in 48150, 48151, 48152, 48153 and 48154. Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano, actress Judy Greer, and four-time Olympian (and 1996 gold medalist) Sheila Taormina all hail from Livonia.