Southfield, MI Area Guide

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Southfield, MI

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
Photo of Southfield, MI
( 12 Ratings )

Living in Southfield, MI

Ranks better than 72% of areas Follow

Southfield Area Facts

  • Southfield has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Southfield crime rates are 61% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Southfield is 7% higher than the Michigan average
Area Score
Add this widget to your site
Is This the Right Place for You? Local Insights Report
  • Uncover the key details before you move
  • Use local data to guide a smarter investment
  • Compare neighborhoods side by side
Local Insights Report

What do the locals think about Southfield?

Based on 9 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll

Homes For Sale In Southfield, MI

property for sale

21063 Mada Ave

Southfield, MI
property for sale

29316 Southgate Dr

Southfield, MI
property for sale

19877 Villa Ct W

Southfield, MI
property for sale

24903 Lois Ln

Southfield, MI
See the Newest Homes For Sale In Southfield, MI

Southfield Reviews

Write a review about Southfield Tell people what you like or don't like about Southfield…
Tickets User Rating 2 rating By Sh93 ( Dec 13, 2017) Overall I do not mind the City but they shouldn't give you a ticket for parking from 3-6am on street if no sign is posted. Absolutely ridiculous. ...Read More Read Less
I Like Southfield BUT.... User Rating 1 rating By Matt Gross ( Jan 18, 2015) My wife and I who live in St. Louis visit her mother in Southfield Michigan several times a year. On my last visit, I found a parking ticket on the windshield of our rental car which had out of town plates. The violation was for "no street parking 3 AM to 6 AM". No signs were pos ...Read More ted to that effect. The ticket was $80 which is absurd for a minor infraction. Needless to say, the officer who ticketed my vehicle saw the out of town plates and profiled my vehicle knowing that I would not be able to appeal the ticket in Southfield court.

Michigan has an idiotic law that does not require townships to post parking signs on local streets. The State law only requires the township to place a 3 foot by 4 foot sign with parking regulations at the entry borders of their township. After 25 years of visiting Southfield I have never seen such a sign.

This put a very bitter taste in my mouth about the city of Southfield. Southfield is going through very tough times and many parts of it look like a ghetto. How dare they try and collect absurd parking fees from hard working families trying to make ends meet.

Hey Southfield, you got it all wrong! I may just take my money and spend it in a nearby township. Get it? Read Less
Nice Suburbs: Southfield, MI User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 28, 2010) Many families choose to live in Southfield, MI for the city's nice suburbs and close proximity to Detroit. Because many working families depend on having transportation to Detroit on a daily basis, Southfield can be the perfect answer to one's transportation and family needs. Sou ...Read More thfield is the more glamorous place of business for people working in metro Detroit. The commute from Southfield to Detroit is only about 20 minutes.

There are many places to shop in Southfield. The Northland Center is a popular mall featuring any store you could possibly think of. Out of all of the cities in Michigan, Southfield is one that is least hurt by the dismal economy in Michigan. There are still plenty of businesses that are thriving in Southfield. Because of its economic health, many people are continuing to move to Southfield and seek jobs.

Traffic in Southfield can be incredibly busy during times like rush hour. However, many people find ways around this after they live in Southfield for a year or two. There are plenty of side streets and alternative roads to take that are less busy during rush hour. Overall, if you want to have easy transportation for work and a great place to raise a family, then Southfield is the city for you. Read Less
Show All Reviews
Nice Suburbs: Southfield, MI User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 28, 2010) Many families choose to live in Southfield, MI for the city's nice suburbs and close proximity to Detroit. Because many working families depend on having transportation to Detroit on a daily basis, Southfield can be the perfect answer to one's transportation and family needs. Sou ...Read More thfield is the more glamorous place of business for people working in metro Detroit. The commute from Southfield to Detroit is only about 20 minutes.

There are many places to shop in Southfield. The Northland Center is a popular mall featuring any store you could possibly think of. Out of all of the cities in Michigan, Southfield is one that is least hurt by the dismal economy in Michigan. There are still plenty of businesses that are thriving in Southfield. Because of its economic health, many people are continuing to move to Southfield and seek jobs.

Traffic in Southfield can be incredibly busy during times like rush hour. However, many people find ways around this after they live in Southfield for a year or two. There are plenty of side streets and alternative roads to take that are less busy during rush hour. Overall, if you want to have easy transportation for work and a great place to raise a family, then Southfield is the city for you. Read Less

How Do You Rate The Livability In Southfield?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Southfield, MI Livability

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southfield? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Code House
      Red Pole Park
      City Centre Plaza
      Burgh Historical Park
      Mary Thompson Farm
      Lahser Woods Park
      Civic Center Park
      Dorothy Warren Park

      Entertainment

      Art & Design Center / Campus Safety
      Arts & Activities Center
      Sports Arena
      Alex and Marie Manoogian Museum
      Fishing Platform
      Redford Theater

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Subway
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Chipotle
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southfield? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Southfield.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southfield? The cost of living in Southfield is 97/100 - which is 7% higher than Michigan.
      Southfield
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southfield? Southfield crime rates are 2,913, which are 61% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,913 per 100k people

      37% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35  

      37% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Southfield? The median income in Southfield is $88,214 which is 19% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $88,2148% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,48512% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      6% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Southfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Straith Hospital for Special Surgery
      Oakland Regional Hospital
      Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield Campus

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Children's Evening and Weekend Pediatric Center
      Providence Medical Center - Pavilion Family Practice and Internal Medicine
      Providence Medical Center - Southfield and Deighton Family Practice
      Franklin Medical Consultants

      A+ Housing

      What are Southfield home prices? Southfield home prices are $290,871 - which is 23% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $290,87111% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,70918% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      24% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Southfield have good schools? The Southfield graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      50% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Southfield a good place to live? Southfield has an overall rating of 54% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      47%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      9 total surveys

      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026