Novi, MI vs Princeton, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Novi
72.7
#848 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Novi leads in crime level (2.7 vs 7.5). Novi leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 34.1 min). Novi leads in median household income ($110,588 vs $93,586).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Novi, MI | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#848) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 66,314 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,952 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $110,588 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Novi has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.7 Score
Novi, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$475,952
Population
66,314
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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