Southfield, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
2,193.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-6.49%
Below National Average
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
Southfield's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
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 | |
Southfield, MI Photos
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
