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Southfield, Michigan by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Southfield was 5.8 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 40% higher than the statewide rate (4.2). Its median household earns $68,166 and the median home value is $236,200. About 76,236 people live in Southfield.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Southfield?
Southfield police recorded 448 violent crimes in 2025, or 5.8 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is 40% higher than the Michigan rate (4.2) and 78% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 6 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,777 (23.1 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 4.6 per 1,000, about 2.3 times the national rate. Violent crimes rose 21% between 2021 and 2025 (370 to 448).
| Offense (2025) | Southfield count | Per 1,000 | Michigan per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 448 | 5.8 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 37 | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 35 | 0.45 | 0.26 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 370 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,777 | 23.1 | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 215 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,206 | 15.7 | 9.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 356 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Southfield changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 370 | 1,533 | 4 |
| 2022 | 384 | 1,996 | 2 |
| 2023 | 410 | 2,089 | 1 |
| 2024 | 375 | 1,835 | 1 |
| 2025 | 448 | 1,777 | 6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Southfield Police Department's own reports.
How does Southfield compare with Michigan?
Households in Southfield have a median income of $68,166 (Michigan: $72,875). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $236,200, and half of renters pay more than $1,340 a month. About 76,236 people live on 26 square miles of land, roughly 2,903 per square mile. The city lies in Oakland County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Southfield | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,236 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $68,166 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $236,200 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,340 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 40.7% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 53.4% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.3 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Southfield?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Oakland County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Southfield?
Southfield city limits had 18 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (17 active that day). Where crews are working: M-102, I-696/Evergreen and I-696/Southfield. 12 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Southfield?
Inside the city limits there are 19 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 5 state parks or recreation areas: Dodge #4 State Park, Maybury State Park, Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area, Proud Lake State Recreation Area and Tricentennial State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Southfield
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Southfield city limits, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Action Impact (Southfield).
Liquor stores
9 liquor stores are on the map inside the Southfield city limits: Arts Party Store (Southfield), Franklin Liquor & Deli (Southfield), Greenfield Party Shoppe (Southfield), New Abbey Wine and Liquor Shop (Southfield), Palace Party Shoppe (Southfield), Park Place Fine Wine Liquor Cigars (Southfield), Prince Fine Wines & Liquor (Southfield), Total Beverage (Southfield) and 1 more. Michigan has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Southfield city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Southfield?
In 2025, Southfield had 5.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (448 reported), 40% higher than the Michigan rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 23.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Southfield?
$68,166 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,875 for Michigan.
How much do homes cost in Southfield?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $236,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $231,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Southfield?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Oakland County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Royal Oak, MI (6 mi) · Farmington Hills, MI (6 mi) · Livonia, MI (8 mi) · Troy, MI (10 mi) · Dearborn Heights, MI (10 mi) · Detroit, MI (10 mi)
More: Michigan statewide numbers · county page: Oakland County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Southfield city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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