Livingston County Public RecordsMichigan

Livingston County, MI, features twelve public high schools, with 94% of adults holding a high school diploma and 31% earning a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county’s public schools score well, averaging 7/10 on GreatSchools. Education programs include advanced placement, vocational training, and dual enrollment. School safety is above the national average, with low incidence reports. Adult education services are available through Livingston ESA, and graduation rates surpass the state average at 92%.

As of 2023, Livingston County, MI, had an unemployment rate of 3.1%. The largest employment sectors are health care and social assistance (14.5%), retail trade (12.7%), and manufacturing (12.3%). Most workers are employed in management, business, science, and arts occupations (41%), followed by sales and office occupations (24%). Nearly 78% of employed residents commute to work outside the county, primarily to Oakland and Washtenaw counties, with an average one-way commute time of 30.5 minutes. The labor force participation rate stands at 67%.

Livingston County, MI, has a homeownership rate near 81%, with median home values around $340,000 as of 2024. Rental units comprise about 19% of housing, with median rents at $1,250/month. The market has seen property values rise 6% over the past year, driven by single-family homes dominating most neighborhoods such as Brighton and Howell. Typical housing includes detached homes, townhouses, and newer developments. Property taxes average 1.5% of a home’s value, with annual bills around $5,100 on a median-priced home. The area is known for its family-friendly communities and good schools.

As of 2023, Livingston County, MI has an estimated population of about 196,000. The median age is 43.8 years, with 49.7% male and 50.3% female. The county is predominantly White (91.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.3%), Asian (1.7%), Black or African American (1.1%), and other races making up the remainder. These figures reflect a primarily suburban community with modest ethnic diversity and a slightly older median age than the national average.

Livingston County, MI, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to state and national averages. In 2022, the overall crime rate was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, with violent crimes accounting for 1.4 and property crimes 8.9 per 1,000. The county reported approximately 25 violent crimes and 160 property crimes per 10,000 people. Local law enforcement promotes public safety through community programs, and residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity, keeping clearance rates above 50%.

Livingston County, MI had 149,351 registered voters as of 2024. Elections held include federal, state, and local, with about 65% turnout in presidential years. In the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump received 61.7% of the vote, and Joe Biden got 36.3%. The county administers 43 polling locations. Election issues include absentee ballot access and redistricting. Administration is managed by the Livingston County Clerk’s office. Major parties are Republican and Democrat, with Republicans historically dominating local offices. For the 2024 primary, 27,455 ballots were cast.