At a Glance
Median Income
$77,616
$45,577 per capita
Home Value
$374,800
Zillow: $408,978
Median Rent
$1,586/mo
39.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
666/100K
4,731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Southgate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southgate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Southgate a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Southgate residents earn a median household income of $77,616 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,577. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,213 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southgate is $374,800 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,978. Median rent is $1,586/month, with 39.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Southgate reports 666 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,731/100K.
Education
42.9% of adults in Southgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southgate has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,054
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density3,604/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,616
Per Capita$45,577
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
B+
Home Value$374,800
Rent$1,586
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$408,978
Housing Units3,053
Rent Burden39.5%
Crime
F
Violent666/100K
Property4,731/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Southgate was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.