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Southfield Township
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
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Suburb
Detroit

Southfield Township

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Southfield Township is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 14,904. Southfield Township is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Southfield Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Southfield Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Southfield Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Southfield Township are highly rated.
    About Southfield Township...
    Population
    14,904
    Suburb of
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $428,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,559
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      7%
    • Own
      93%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      39%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Southfield Township

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $154,274
    National
    $69,021
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