Southfield, Michigan
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 19% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 28% of US places
- top 11% for airport distance
- top 11% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for violent crime
Southfield is a mid-size city in Michigan with about 76,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, comfortable days, and sales tax. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.2 in2.0 in
humid 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 39% of US places
Home Value$213k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 25% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.76%better than 16% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.15%better than 28% of US places
Unemployment6.5%better than 28% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.0 in27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.0 inbetter than 26% of US places
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 62% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 70% of US places
Comfortable Days102 daysbetter than 89% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.8better than 75% of US places
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 11% of US places
School Quality84.5better than 78% of US places
Violent Crime2209/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Crime2642/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population76,10798th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.155th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5084th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1418th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)25.1%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)64.9%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.5%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.7%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 64% of US places
Walkability8.2/20better than 75% of US places
Airport Distance19 mibetter than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.2%better than 61% of US places
Amenities Nearby43.75better than 36% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 20% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Southfield an affordable place to live?
- Southfield is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 39% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Southfield?
- The median home value in Southfield is $213k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Southfield?
- Median household income in Southfield is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Southfield?
- Median gross rent in Southfield is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Southfield safe?
- Southfield is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2209/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 2642/100k.
- What is the weather like in Southfield?
- Southfield averages 74°F in July and 25°F in January, with 33.0 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Southfield?
- Public-school quality in Southfield is above average, scoring better than 78% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Southfield?
- The average one-way commute in Southfield is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)