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Southgate, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
29,551
Population
4,295/sq mi density
$64,635
Median Income
$34,783 per capita
$165,400
Home Value
$188,891 Zillow
$1,102
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
255
Violent Crime/100K
2,523 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,635 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,400 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$165,400
41% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,177
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$165,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$188,891
Median Sale Price
$187,500
Median List Price
$199,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.2%
Owner-Occupied
33.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$1,102/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,616/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
22 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
23
Price Drops
23.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$140
Active Inventory
30
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $165,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,891 |
| Median Sale Price | $187,500 |
| Median List Price | $199,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $140 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,102 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,616 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 22 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.3% |
| Homes Sold | 23 |
| Active Inventory | 30 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $140 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,177 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |