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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Nolan Torres

Best neighborhoods in Southfield

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $226,900, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,301 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night l...

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Roman W.

Best restaurants in Southfield?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Southfield sits at 272.7 per 100K. With a population of 76,025, Southfield is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $226,900 on average. Downtown...

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born_luke82

Healthcare options in Southfield?

So, I'm a 32-year-old firefighter and Crime rate is something to consider -Southfield sits at 272.7 per 100K. Rent is about $1,301/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. Propert...

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philly_declan

Best and worst neighborhoods in Southfield

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 76,025, Southfield is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,301 for rent here. The median home value here is around $226,900, which is actually reasonable. I...

7 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Adam Cox

Is Southfield walkable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Southfield sits at 272.7 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 76,025 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Che...

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Alexander Wilson

Anyone else love living in Southfield?

Alright, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $226,900, which is actually reasonable. Would love some local perspective.

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Sophia

Thinking about relocating to Southfield from Denver

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Southfield sits at 272.7 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is excitin...

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Hailey Flores

Best companies to work for in Southfield?

Hey everyone, We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 76,025 people. Homes are going for about $226,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cheers. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-lev...

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Adam Cox

Anyone work in healthcare in Southfield?

I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $65,848 in Southfield. It's a a smaller city city with about 76,025 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of commun...

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Kai White

Co-working spaces in Southfield?

I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $226,900 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 76,025 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? Than...

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Nathan Smith

Life in Southfield as a young professional

Been living here since 2014. Crime rate is something to consider -Southfield sits at 272.7 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 76,025 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. P...

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Kai White

Working in Southfield -salaries realistic?

First post here. I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 76,025 people. Rent is about $1,301/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Southfield sits at 272.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdo...

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willow_chef

Remote worker thinking about Southfield

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $65,848 in Southfield. The median home value here is around $226,900, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $226,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by n...

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Nolan Torres

Internet providers in Southfield?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $65,848 in Southfield. With a population of 76,025, Southfield is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation? Any help is appreciated.

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Liam Peterson

Couple moving to Southfield from out of state

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $226,900, which is actually reasonable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience?

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Liam Peterson

What I wish I knew before living in Southfield

First post here. We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Southfield sits at 272.7 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Kai White

Thinking about relocating to Southfield from San Diego

We have two kids and Rent is about $1,301/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Sophia

Dog-friendly places in Southfield?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Median household income is $65,848, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? The pa...

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Roman W.

Freelancing from Southfield -experience?

Random thought, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good...

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Silas Morales

Southfield job market vs Tampa

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,301 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Kai White

Commute times in Southfield -how bad?

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Southfield sits at 272.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Nig...

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Scarlett Howard

Moving from Memphis to Southfield next month

It's a a smaller city city with about 76,025 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Alexander Wilson

Quick question about Southfield

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $226,900, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Southfield sits at 272.7 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of liv...

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Silas Morales

Is Southfield worth moving to in 2026?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Emily Hughes

Is Southfield still affordable?

Hello, With a population of 76,025, Southfield is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $226,900, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,301 for rent here. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 76,025 people. Night life...

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Cooper Edwards

Co-working spaces in Southfield?

Been meaning to ask this. My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 76,025 people. You can expect to pay around $1,301 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Southfield sits at 272.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $65,848 in Southfield. There's a real sense ...

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Nolan

Pros and cons of Southfield after 5 years

Alright, We have two kids and Median household income is $65,848, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $226,900, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public trans...

1 replies 11 upvotes living
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