At a Glance
Median Income
$64,635
$34,783 per capita
Home Value
$165,400
Zillow: $188,891
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
2,523/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 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
3.2 / 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 $64,635 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,783. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% 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 Southgate is $165,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,891. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 27.8% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Southgate reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,523/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Southgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southgate has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population29,551
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density4,295/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,635
Per Capita$34,783
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,400
Rent$1,102
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$188,891
Housing Units13,177
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent255/100K
Property2,523/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault152/100K
Burglary197/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation597 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Southgate was founded in 1958.
The median home in Southgate was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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