Southfield city, Michigan
Southfield city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Southfield city is a geographic entity located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 76,111. The land area covers 26.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 76,111 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 34,860 | ±802 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 38,305 | ±758 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 34,860 | ±802 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,445 | ±434 |
| Median Home Value | $236,200 | ±$5,915 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,340 | ±$28 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,166 | ±$2,471 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,500 | ±$1,568 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,658 | ±1,038 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 36,671 | ±1,226 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.9% | ±0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 76,874 (2024)
ID: 166773
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR
PO BOX 2055, SOUTHFIELD MI 48037-2055
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GUS Population: 1,296,888 (2024)
ID: 166606
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OF FISCAL SERVICES
2100 PONTIAC LAKE RD, WATERFORD MI 48328
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | SOUTHFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | WARREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | DEARBORN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MELVINDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-12 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | WARREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CANTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WESTLAND, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI
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Hospital | City address association | 16001 W NINE MILE RD, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48075 |
(248) 849-3000
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Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield
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College | 0.5 mi away | 26400 Lasher Road Suite 400, Southfield, MI, 48033-7157 |
6027592000
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SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 26300 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48076 |
(248) 796-4200
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STRAITH HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
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Hospital | City address association | 23901 LAHSER, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48033 |
(248) 357-3360
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Lawrence Technological University
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College | 0.5 mi away | 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI, 48075-1058 |
2482044000
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OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 14200 OAK PARK BOULEVARD, OAK PARK, MI, 48237 |
(248) 691-7480
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SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 22401 FOSTER WINTER DRIVE, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48075 |
(248) 423-5110
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Northwestern Technological Institute
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College Vocational | 1.1 mi away | 24800 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI, 48075 |
2483584006
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CHASE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 17731 WEST SEVEN MILE ROAD, DETROIT, MI, 48235 |
(313) 481-1580
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Irene's Myomassology Institute
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College Vocational | 1.5 mi away | 26061 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI, 48033 |
2483501400
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FARMINGTON, MI US, located 5.3 miles from Southfield city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4° | 15.6° | 23.0° | 2.34" | 9.8" |
| February | 33.7° | 15.7° | 24.7° | 1.75" | 10.6" |
| March | 43.6° | 24.0° | 33.8° | 2.07" | 4.7" |
| April | 56.7° | 34.1° | 45.4° | 3.05" | 1.5" |
| May | 68.5° | 45.8° | 57.1° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.4° | 56.0° | 67.2° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.9° | 59.8° | 71.4° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 58.9° | 69.8° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.5° | 51.0° | 62.2° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.3° | 39.9° | 50.1° | 2.65" | 0.0" |
| November | 46.7° | 29.7° | 38.2° | 2.48" | 2.3" |
| December | 35.4° | 21.8° | 28.6° | 2.03" | 7.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lathrup Village city | City | 2.0 mi | — |
| Bingham Farms village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Beverly Hills village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Franklin village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Oak Park city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2612574900. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.