Livingston County

Resources For Residents

Livingston County Administration 304 E. Grand River, Ste. 202 (Mailing), Howell 48843 (517) 546-3669 • www.livgov.com Livingston County Airport (517) 546-6675 • www.livgov.com (click on business tab, then airport) Population 195,038

(seMCoG 2021)

Located in Howell, the airport is owned and operated by the County. It has a large general aviation service along with business charters and University of Michigan Emergency Physicians Medical Group operates a station here. Location says it all for Livingston County.

Straddling the U.S. 23/Flint-Ann Arbor and I-96/Lansing-Detroit corridors, businesses and residents enjoy access to markets, shopping, recreation and an uncommon quality of life. Communities range from bustling cities to sleepy hamlets. Livingston is also home to the

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest and Melon

Festival (the area’s major fruit crop).

Livingston Daily Press & Argus (517) 548-2000 www.livingstondaily.com

Print and digital subscriptions 44th Circuit Court ..............................................(517) 548-1120 53rd District Court, Howell ................................(517) 548-1000 Animal Control ............(517) 546-2440-Shelter, (517) 546-2154 County Clerk ......................................................(517) 546-0500 Elections.............................................................(517) 546-8177 Environmental Health……………………………..(517) 546-9858 Family Support Division ....................................(517) 548-1444 Health Department ............................................(517) 546-9850 L.E.T.S. (Curb to curb transport).........................(517) 546-6600 Michigan State University Extension ..................(517) 546-3950 Vital Records ......................................................(517) 546-0500 Register of Deeds ..............................................(517) 546-0270 Sheriff .................................................................(517) 546-2440 Treasurer (Tax Info) .............................................(517) 546-7010 Veteran’s Services.............................................(517) 546-6338

Green Oak Township

Green Oak Township Offices 10001 Silver Lake Rd., Brighton 48116 (810) 231-1333 www.greenoaktwp.com Population: 19,657 Income: $99,000 Green Oak Township is in the southeast corner of Livingston County. Island Lake State Recreation Area, Huron Meadows Metropark and Coleman Park are Green Oak's primary recreational assets. Green Oak Village Place a lifestyle mall, is located at the Lee Road exit (Exit 58) of US 23. The Brighton, South Lyon and Whitmore Lake School Systems serve the Green Oak community which potential residents should keep this in mind when investigating housing options. Residents can take advantage of the Brighton Area Library District and have St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell or the University of Michigan Brighton Health Center for their health care needs.

Howell

City of Howell 611 East Grand River, Howell 48843 Population: 10,084 (517) 546-3500 • www.cityofhowell.org Income: $47,000 Howell is the largest city in Livingston County and is the county seat. Its downtown area is an officially designated National Historic District due to the beautifully restored/preserved 19th century architecture that radiates out from the shady lawn of the old Livingston County Courthouse. Beautifully maintained homes can be found on the adjacent side streets with striking residential developments in the rolling farmland surrounding the city. Shopping is abundant both downtown and along the Grand River corridor. The Tanger Outlet Center and industrial parks are on the western side of the city near the I-96 and M-59 interchange. The Howell Public School District along with parochial and private schools serve the educational needs of the community. Howell is home to the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest and Howell Melon Festival.

Village of Pinckney 220 S. Howell Street Pinckney 48169 (734) 878-6206 villageofpinckney.org Population: 2,378 Income: $77,000 Howell Township 3525 Byron Road Howell 48855 (517) 546-2817 howelltownshipmi.org Population: 8,120 Income: $73,000

Genoa Township

Genoa Township Offices 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton 48116 Population: 20,735 (810) 227-5225 www.genoa.org Income: $82,000

Genoa Township is located in south central Livingston County. It is the "bridge" community between Brighton and Howell. I-96 and Grand River are the major traffic arteries of the township. Development of industrial and commercial properties along Grand River occurred as infrastructure was put in place. However, the Township was careful to protect the environment and preserve its character. Residents are centrally located to Livingston

County parklands for year-round recreation. The Howell, Brighton, Pinckney and

Hartland School Systems share the educational responsibilities for the township. 54

www.michigan.gov/mde School District Website Phone Number Communities Served

2021 Graduation Rate* 2021-22 Enrollment $ Spent Per Student

(2021-22 State Funds)

Brighton Area Schools www.brightonk12.com (810) 299-4000

Brighton TownshipCity of Brighton, parts of Twps. Of Brighton, Genoa, Green Oak, Hamburg and Lyon Twp. 4363 Buno Road • Brighton 48114in Oakland County (810) 229-0550 • www.brightontwp.comFowlerville Community Schools www.fowlervilleschools.org Population: 18,792 Income: $103,000 (517) 223-6000 Village of Fowlerville, parts of Twps. of Antrim, Cohoctah, Conway, Howell, Handy, Iosco, Locke, Unadilla & White Oak

Hartland Consolidated Schools www.hartlandschools.us (810) 626-2100 Hartland Twp., parts of Twps. Of Brighton, Tyrone, Deerfield, Genoa & Oceola 97%

88%

97% 5,804 $8,700

2,601 $8,700

5,234 $8,700

Howell Public Schools www.howellschools.com (517) 548-6200 Pinckney Community Schools www.pinckneypirates.org (810) 225-3900

Cities of Howell & Brighton, Twps. of Oak Grove, Deerfield, Cohoctah, Marion, Putnam, Iosco, Hamburg, Genoa, Brighton, Oceola, Howell, Handy Village of Pinckney, parts of Twps. of Hamburg, Putnam, Genoa, Webster, Dexter, Unadilla, Marion 89%

89% 6,912 $8,700 2,261 $8,700

Livingston Career and Technical Education Co-op - is formed by LESA and the Brighton, Fowlerville, Hartland, Howell, and Pinckney Schools. Call (517) 540-6832, www.livingstoncte.org

* Graduation rates based on traditional high school four year graduation rates averaged by the number of high schools in district.

Brighton & Brighton Township

City of Brighton Brighton Township 200 North First Street, Brighton 48116 4363 Buno Road, Brighton 48114 (810) 227-1911 • www.brightoncity.org (810) 229-0550 • brightontwp.com Population: 7,671 Population: 19,181 Income: $60,000 Income: $107,000

Brighton is the point of intersection for the Ann Arbor–Flint and Lansing–Detroit business corridors, leading to significant growth over the past 25 years. The area has numerous industrial/office parks and major shopping districts featuring big box stores and one of a kind boutiques and art galleries. Recreation is year-round with an extensive system of parks including Kensington and Huron Meadows Metroparks and the Brighton, Island Lakes and Meijer State Parks/Recreation areas. Brighton is also home to championship golf courses and numerous lakes and streams for boating and fishing options.

The City of Brighton has full time fire and police protection while the Brighton Area Fire Authority, the County Sheriff and State Police departments serve the township. Brighton Community Schools is the primary school system for the area, with Hartland and Howell Community School systems serving portions of the township.

Handy Township 135 North Grand Ave. Fowlerville 48836 (517) 223-3228 www.handytownship.0rg Population: 5,730 Income: $75,000

OTHERS TO CONSIDER... Fowlerville 213 South Grand Ave., Fowlerville 48836 (517) 223-3771 www.fowlerville.org Population: 2,921 Income: $50,000

Hamburg Township

Hamburg Township Hall 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg 48139 Population: 21,407 (810) 231-1000 www.hamburg.mi.us Income: $93,000 Located in southeast Livingston County, Hamburg Township has been one of the fastest growing townships in the county. Lakes and waterways dominate its local geography. The communities of Hamburg and Lakeland are located here with both offering a wide range of housing options. The Brighton, Dexter and Pinckney school systems service the community along with easily accessible private schools. The township benefits from the many recreational facilities that are located within its borders or nearby, including the 300 acre Manley Bennett Memorial Park, the Huron Meadows Metropark and the Lakelands Trail State Park that traverses the township on a reclaimed railroad right of way. Hartland Township

Hartland Township Offices 2655 Clark Road, Hartland 48353 Population: 15,404 (810) 632-7498 www.hartlandtwp.com Income: $87,000 Hartland Township is north of Brighton Township on the eastern border of Livingston County. M-59 is the main east-west axis with US-23 running north-south. Detroit, Flint and Ann Arbor are all within a 30-minute drive, which makes this community popular with the commuting crowd. Hartland was originally a farming community, but as Livingston County developed Hartland acquired significant commercial, light industrial and residential development. The housing stock is mixed with rural settings, upscale subdivisions, planned communities and apartment developments. With its proximity to Brighton, Howell and Oakland County, Hartland residents enjoy all the social amenities and recreational opportunities one could desire. Hartland Consolidated Schools is the public school system and the Hartland Area Fire Authority and County Sheriff provide protection. 55