Southfield, MI cityscape

48034

Southfield, MI

Total Population
15,146
Median Household Income
$56,351
Median Home Value
$255,800
Median Rent
$1,252

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$56,351
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$255,800
101.3% above state median
Rent
$1,252
100% above state median
Median Age
40.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Southfield, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 40.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 7.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$56,351
-25.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.95 people

Total Households
7,762
Family Households
22.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.5%
#2 Industry
Finance
27.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
24.2%
Total Employed Residents:4,794

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.8%
124 workers
Public Transit
3.5%
243 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,930
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.9%
7,952 employed
Labor Force
8,563
611 unemployed
Median Age
40.9 years
Per Capita Income
$37,912
Poverty Rate
11.9%

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