Southfield township, Michigan
Southfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Southfield township is a geographic entity located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 14,671. The land area covers 8.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 14,671 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.5 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,607 | ±238 | 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 | 5,912 | ±280 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,607 | ±238 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 305 | ±146 |
| Median Home Value | $544,100 | ±$22,478 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,112 | ±$421 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $184,531 | ±$8,822 |
| Per Capita Income | $92,745 | ±$6,769 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 687 | ±511 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,966 | ±334 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.6% | ±2.2% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHFIELD
GUS Population: 14,810 (2024)
ID: 167214
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
18550 W 13 MILE RD, BEVERLY HILLS MI 48025-5262
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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 | 04-12 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | WARREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ROYAL OAK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SOUTHFIELD, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ACUPUNCTURE AND MASSAGE SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
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College Vocational | 2.5 mi away | 28446 FRANKLIN RD, SOUTHFILED USA, MI, 48034 |
8558888820
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FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 32455 FRANKLIN ROAD, FRANKLIN, MI, 48025 |
(248) 851-2254
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Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield
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College | 2.7 mi away | 26400 Lasher Road Suite 400, Southfield, MI, 48033-7157 |
6027592000
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SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 26300 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48076 |
(248) 796-4200
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Irene's Myomassology Institute
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College Vocational | 3.0 mi away | 26061 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI, 48033 |
2483501400
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BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 300 WEST MERRILL STREET, BIRMINGHAM, MI, 48009 |
(248) 647-7339
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Lawrence Technological University
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College | 3.3 mi away | 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI, 48075-1058 |
2482044000
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 1099 LONE PINE ROAD, BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI, 48302 |
(248) 642-5800
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Cranbrook Academy of Art
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College | 3.4 mi away | 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304 |
2486453300
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BERKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 3155 COOLIDGE HIGHWAY, BERKLEY, MI, 48072 |
(248) 658-3440
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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 6.2 miles from Southfield township. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham Farms village | Village | 0.7 mi | — |
| Beverly Hills village | Village | 1.3 mi | — |
| Franklin village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Lathrup Village city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Birmingham city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Southfield city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2612574920. • 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.