Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Southfield
Southfield, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,202
Population
74,634
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A corporate outpost in the Detroit suburbs
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,070
Average: $80,556
Education
23,800
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
36,526
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Southfield, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Southfield, MI is $1,017 for a studio, $1,166 for one bedroom, $1,509 for two bedrooms, and $1,974 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southfield has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,166/month
847 Sq Ft
House
$1,969/month
1,223 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,539/month
952 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southfield, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
119 Students
Public
Grades K-5
306 Students
Public
Grades K-8
749 Students
Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence
Public
Grades K-8
561 Students
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
444 Students
Public
Grades K-8
119 Students
Public
Grades K-8
749 Students
Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence
Public
Grades K-8
561 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
404 Students
Thompson K-8 International Baccalaureate Academy
Public
Grades K-8
361 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,039 Students
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
Public
Grades 9-12
1,208 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
980 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
40 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Catalpa Oaks County Park
- Belle Isle Nature Zoo
- Detroit Zoo
- Lola Valley Park
- Farmington Hills Nature Center and Heritage Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Houses for Rent in Southfield
Property Management Companies in Southfield, MI
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Friedman Real Estate
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29
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Silverside Management LLC
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29
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Kaftan Communities
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Princeton Management
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.