Brighton

ZIP Codes: 48114, 48116
2025 City Population: 7,904
Primary Public School District: Brighton Area Schools
Recent Median Home Sale Price: Approximately $387,000

Brighton gives you a mix of downtown energy and suburban living.

Downtown Brighton centers around Main Street and the Mill Pond, with restaurants, shops and regular community events. Outside the city, the Brighton mailing area expands into surrounding townships where buyers can find subdivisions, lake properties and larger homes.

I-96 and US-23 also make Brighton one of Livingston County’s more convenient locations for commuters.

Important: A Brighton mailing address does not necessarily mean the property is located inside the City of Brighton.

Brighton Township

ZIP Codes: Primarily 48114 and 48116
2025 Population: 19,489
Primary Public School District: Primarily Brighton Area Schools; verify by property address

Brighton Township surrounds much of the City of Brighton and offers a different feel from living downtown.

Buyers can find established subdivisions, newer construction, lake communities and properties with additional space while staying close to Brighton’s shopping, restaurants and freeway access.

Howell

ZIP Code: 48843
2025 City Population: 9,896
Primary Public School District: Howell Public Schools
Recent Median Home Sale Price: Approximately $307,000

Howell is the Livingston County seat and brings together a historic downtown, established neighborhoods and newer development.

Downtown Howell has locally owned restaurants, shops and community events, while the larger Howell area includes condos, subdivisions, rural properties and homes with acreage.

Its location along I-96 also makes Howell convenient for commuters traveling toward Lansing, Brighton and Metro Detroit.

Howell Township

ZIP Code: Primarily 48843
2025 Population: 8,606
Primary Public School District: Howell Public Schools

Howell Township sits outside the City of Howell and gives buyers more opportunities for larger lots, newer development and rural properties while staying close to the city.

A Howell mailing address does not necessarily mean a property is located inside Howell city limits.

Hartland Township

ZIP Code: 48353
2025 Population: 16,108
Primary Public School District: Hartland Consolidated Schools

Hartland sits near US-23 and M-59, making it convenient to Brighton, Howell, Fenton and parts of Oakland County.

Housing ranges from established neighborhoods and subdivisions to larger properties with more land.

Hartland is a township rather than an incorporated city, so buyers may see “Hartland” used as both a community and mailing-area name.

Pinckney

ZIP Code: 48169
Primary Public School District: Pinckney Community Schools
Recent Median Home Sale Price: Approximately $337,000

Pinckney has a small-town feel surrounded by lakes, recreation areas and more rural parts of Livingston County.

Buyers can find village homes, subdivisions, lake properties and acreage throughout the larger Pinckney area.

For the three months ending June 2026, the median sale price in the Pinckney market was approximately $336,817.

Putnam Township

ZIP Code: Primarily 48169
2025 Population: 7,797
Primary Public School District: Primarily Pinckney Community Schools

Putnam Township surrounds the Village of Pinckney and offers a more rural setting.

If you’re looking for more land, lake access or fewer traditional subdivisions, this part of Livingston County may be worth exploring.

Hamburg Township

ZIP Codes: Includes portions of 48139, 48169 and 48189
2025 Population: 20,901
Public School Districts: School assignment varies by address

Hamburg Township is one of Livingston County’s larger townships and is especially well known for its lakes and outdoor recreation.

Buyers will find lake homes, subdivisions, rural properties and access toward Brighton, Pinckney and Ann Arbor.

Because mailing addresses and school-district boundaries overlap in this area, always verify the individual property.

Genoa Township

ZIP Codes: Includes Brighton and Howell mailing areas
2025 Population: 20,576
Primary Public School Districts: Brighton Area Schools and Howell Public Schools, depending on property

Genoa Township sits between Brighton and Howell.

Its location gives residents easy access to both downtowns, I-96, shopping and recreation.

Housing includes condos, subdivisions, lake properties and larger homes.

Green Oak Township

ZIP Codes: Includes portions of 48116, 48178 and 48189
2025 Population: 19,901
Public School Districts: Brighton Area Schools and South Lyon Community Schools, depending on property

Green Oak Township sits in southeastern Livingston County near US-23.

Its location can work well for people commuting toward Brighton, Ann Arbor, South Lyon or Novi.

You’ll find established neighborhoods, newer construction, lake properties and homes with additional land.

Oceola Township

ZIP Codes: Primarily Howell-area mailing addresses
2025 Population: 14,888
Primary Public School District: Howell Public Schools

Oceola Township sits northeast of Howell and combines established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions and more rural properties.

It can be a good option for buyers who want to stay close to Howell without living inside the city.

Marion Township

ZIP Code: Primarily 48843
2025 Population: 12,051
Primary Public School District: Howell Public Schools

Marion Township sits south of Howell and offers a mix of subdivisions, rural homes and acreage.

Its location provides convenient access to Howell while offering a more open setting outside the city.

Tyrone Township

ZIP Codes: Includes portions of 48353, 48430 and 48442
2025 Population: 12,270
Public School Districts: Hartland Consolidated Schools and neighboring districts depending on property

Tyrone Township sits in northeastern Livingston County near Hartland and Fenton.

US-23 access makes it convenient for commuters while the township still offers larger parcels, lake areas and lower-density residential options.

Fowlerville

ZIP Code: 48836
Primary Public School District: Fowlerville Community Schools
Recent Median Home Sale Price: Approximately $265,000

Fowlerville sits along I-96 west of Howell and has a traditional small-town feel.

The village and surrounding area offer established homes, subdivisions, farms and properties with acreage.

For the three months ending June 2026, the median sale price in the Fowlerville market was approximately $264,856.

Handy Township

ZIP Code: Primarily 48836
2025 Population: 8,887
Primary Public School District: Fowlerville Community Schools

Handy Township surrounds the Village of Fowlerville and includes residential neighborhoods, farmland and rural properties.

Unadilla Township / Gregory Area

ZIP Code: 48137
Public School Districts: School assignment varies by property

The Gregory area offers one of Livingston County’s more rural lifestyles.

Expect wooded properties, farmland, larger lots and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Deerfield Township

ZIP Codes: Includes northern Livingston County mailing areas
School District: Verify by property address

Deerfield Township is one of Livingston County’s more rural communities, with larger parcels, farms and open space.

Cohoctah Township

ZIP Codes: Includes portions of northern Livingston County
School District: Verify by property address

Cohoctah Township offers a rural setting with acreage, farmland and lower-density residential properties.

Conway Township

ZIP Code: Primarily 48836
Primary Public School District: Fowlerville Community Schools

Conway Township sits north of Fowlerville and offers country living, larger parcels and agricultural land.

Iosco Township

ZIP Codes: Mailing addresses vary
School District: Verify by individual property

Iosco Township is located in western Livingston County and is primarily rural.

Buyers looking for acreage, farms or additional privacy may find options here that are very different from Brighton or Howell.