Southfield, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Southfield, Michigan Info Snack

Population
72,966
Unemployment
7.1%
Poverty
11.2%
Median Home
$164,800
Median Income
$58,076
Median Rent
$1,126

Southfield SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8

Southfield, MI Crime Report

1,597
Total Crimes
2,193.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
-6.49%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Southfield
/ 100k People
Michigan
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,597 2,193.9 1,838.9 2,346.0
Violent Crime 288 395.6 478.0 387.8
Murder 3 4.1 7.6 6.5
Robbery 35 48.1 44.5 73.9
Aggravated Assault 217 298.1 365.1 279.7
Property Crime 1,309 1,798.2 1,360.9 1,958.2
Burglary 190 261.0 233.1 314.2
Larceny 759 1,042.7 943.3 1,398.0
Car Theft 360 494.5 184.5 246.0

Southfield, MI Cost Of Living

96
Southfield's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Southfield Michigan National Average
Overall 96 91 100
Services 110 95 100
Groceries 100 90 100
Health 97 96 100
Housing 75 76 100
Transportation 105 101 100
Utilities 94 103 100

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Rankings for Southfield in Michigan

Map Of Southfield, MI

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Population over time in Southfield

Year Population % Change
2020 72,966 -0.6%
2019 73,392 0.2%
2018 73,228 0.2%
2017 73,055 0.3%
2016 72,859 0.5%
2015 72,480 0.2%
2014 72,331 0.1%
2013 72,280 -0.3%
2012 72,502 -0.6%
2011 72,949 -

Race / Ethnicity in Southfield

White
22.3% (16,236)
African American
67.9% (49,577)
American Indian
0.2% (111)
Asian
1.9% (1,371)
Hawaiian
0.1% (39)
Other
0.5% (337)
Two Or More
5.6% (4,108)
Hispanic
1.6% (1,187)
Race Southfield MI USA
White 22.3% 74.5% 60.1%
African American 67.9% 13.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 5.6% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.6% 5.2% 18.2%

Gender in Southfield

Female
53.8% (39,272)
Male
46.2% (33,694)
Gender Southfield MI USA
Female 53.8% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 46.2% 49.2% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Southfield for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (729)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (3,648)
High School / GED
19.0% (13,863)
Some College
27.0% (19,700)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (5,837)
Bachelor's Degree
21.0% (15,322)
Master's Degree
15.0% (10,944)
Professional Degree
3.0% (2,188)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (729)
Education Southfield MI USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 19.0% 29.0% 27.0%
Some College 27.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 15.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Southfield, Michigan

Less than $10,000
6.9% (505,842)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.9% (357,240)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.0% (584,595)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (672,478)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (1,012,370)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.2% (1,548,801)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (892,072)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.2% (1,107,558)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (310,901)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (304,738)
Income Southfield MI USA
Less than $10,000 6.9% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.0% 9.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.2% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.2% 14.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 5.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 5.7% 8.3%

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