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 of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? Thanks for reading. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
6 upvotes
15 Replies
Maya Sanders
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Maple Ridge. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
39 upvotes
Eleanor Cook
exactly what I was thinking
37 upvotes
Anthony M.
underrated comment
35 upvotes
Eric O.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is job market. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
35 upvotes
Arianna Mendoza
I've been living here for 3 years and I'd say I genuinely enjoy living here. The dating scene is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
34 upvotes
Asher M.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in North for 6 years. Moved from Baltimore for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Older homes are where the value is.
**Employment:**
education is strong here. retail is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The outdoor scene is decent - we have hiking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. North schools are tough. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Traffic during rush hour is rough. Not very walkable outside downtown. And outdoor recreation can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 9/10. Feel free to reach out with questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
33 upvotes
Emma Davis
great question, following
28 upvotes
sunny_everly88
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
23 upvotes
Jeremiah Gonzalez
literally same
22 upvotes
sunny_adeline89
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
21 upvotes
Cameron J.
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
20 upvotes
Sebastian Clark
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great sushi places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
18 upvotes
Reagan Lee
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
14 upvotes
Julian Phillips
haha yep pretty much
4 upvotes
Hannah Richardson
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I genuinely enjoy living here. Definitely worth checking out..
All Countries
