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Crime in Southgate summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Southgate. Key points include:
There were 707 total crimes in Southgate in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Southgate is 2,463.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Southgate is 446.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Southgate is 2,017.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Southgate is 16.23% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Southgate Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Southgate / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 707 | 2,463.2 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 128 | 446.0 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 31.4 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 110 | 383.2 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 579 | 2,017.3 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 52 | 181.2 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 443 | 1,543.4 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 84 | 292.7 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Southgate summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Southgate. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Southgate is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Southgate is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Southgate is $192,161.
The median income in Southgate is $66,118.
Southgate's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Southgate Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Southgate | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 76 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Southgate, MI Weather
The average high in Southgate is 58.7° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.0 inches of precipitation each year with 35.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Southgate |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Southgate Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Southgate
The current population in Southgate is 29,366. The population has decreased 2.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,366 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 29,551 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 29,948 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 29,990 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 29,129 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 29,165 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 29,268 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 29,291 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 29,355 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 29,518 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 29,710 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 29,800 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 29,879 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 30,035 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 30,160 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Southgate
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Southgate is:
76.1% White with 22,352 White residents.
8.0% African American with 2,354 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 693 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 71 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 1,128 Two Or More residents.
9.4% Hispanic with 2,750 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Southgate | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.0% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Southgate
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Southgate is 51.6% female with 15,141 female residents.
Southgate is 48.4% male with 14,224 male residents.
| Gender | Southgate | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Southgate for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Southgate completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Southgate completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Southgate completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Southgate completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Southgate completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Southgate completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Southgate completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Southgate completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Southgate completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Southgate | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Southgate, Michigan
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3.9% of households in Southgate earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Southgate earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.7% of households in Southgate earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Southgate earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Southgate earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.7% of households in Southgate earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.2% of households in Southgate earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.6% of households in Southgate earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Southgate earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.5% of households in Southgate earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Southgate | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.7% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
