At a Glance
Median Income
$65,848
$40,203 per capita
Home Value
$226,900
Zillow: $253,902
Median Rent
$1,301/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
497/100K
2,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
13.0% smoking rate
How Southfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Southfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Southfield residents earn a median household income of $65,848 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,203. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southfield is $226,900 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,902. Median rent is $1,301/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Southfield reports 497 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,445/100K. The murder rate is 1.3/100K.
Education
39.1% of adults in Southfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population76,025
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density2,894/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,848
Per Capita$40,203
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,900
Rent$1,301
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$253,902
Housing Units37,176
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent497/100K
Property2,445/100K
Murder1.3/100K
Assault394/100K
Burglary407/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation692 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Southfield was founded in 1823.
The median home in Southfield was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.