Southfield

Residents of Southfield enjoy living in close proximity to businesses in Southfield City Center.
Bauervic Woods Park's playground in Southfield is hidden amongst the surrounding forest.
Neighborhoods in Southfield enjoy safe and well maintained streets and sidewalks.
There are a range of property sizes found throughout Southfield.
Enjoy a quick commute when living in Southfield .

Southfield, MI Area Guide

A corporate outpost in the Detroit suburbs

Suburb Commuter Affordable

Located 15 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, Southfield combines office complexes and residential areas in the heart of Oakland County. The city's distinctive skyline features the Southfield Town Center, while its residential areas offer various housing options.

Southfield's 775 acres of parkland include Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve and Valley Woods Nature Preserve, providing outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the year. The Beech Woods Recreation Center offers additional recreational amenities for residents. Notable landmarks include the architecturally distinctive Congregation Shaarey Zedek and the modern Southfield Public Library. Lawrence Technological University's campus adds to the city's educational landscape.

The city's location at the crossroads of I-696 and the Lodge Freeway (M-10) provides convenient access to metro Detroit. Residents appreciate the combination of suburban green spaces and urban conveniences, with numerous corporate offices and public amenities throughout the area.

Explore the City

Neighborhoods in Southfield enjoy safe and well maintained streets and sidewalks.

There are a range of property sizes found throughout Southfield.

Enjoy a quick commute when living in Southfield .

Take a trip to the Southfield Library in Southfield City Center.

Take a hike through the many trails at Bauervic Woods Park in Southfield.

Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve brings trails and a massive boulder garden to Southfield.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Southfield, MI is $978 for a studio, $1,186 for one bedroom, $1,506 for two bedrooms, and $1,990 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southfield has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,186/month
847 Sq Ft
House
$1,869/month
1,083 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,905/month
1,187 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Southfield, MI

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southfield, MI is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

50 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

43 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Faxon Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Laurus Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Alice M. Birney K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

Southfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,039 Students

Bradford Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

Kennedy Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Catalpa Oaks County Park
  • Belle Isle Nature Zoo
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Lola Valley Park
  • Farmington Hills Nature Center and Heritage Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.