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About Southgate

Southgate is a suburb in the Detroit Metro Area and in the Wayne County. It has a population of 29,129 and a population density of 4,257, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 42, which is 2 years above the Detroit Metro median age and 4 years above the national average.


Southgate has a median home value of $169,100, which is 30% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,399 is 2% below the metro average rent and 24% above the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Detroit. The average household income in Southgate is $59,975 , which is 4% below the Metro average household income and 8% below the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Southgate is 4. Southgate also has a crime index 111 that is above the Metro average and above the National average.


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$161,600Median Home Value
$224,402 Detroit Metro Area
$1,399Median Rent
$1,388 Detroit Metro Area
3 /10 - 7 /10
School Rating
28 mins To Detroit Metro Area

Southgate Zip Code

48195
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Demographics

Southgate's population is made up of 45% married, 34% single, 13% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 67% of the population in Southgate.

29,990Population
4,382,832 Detroit Metro Area
4,362Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
42 Median Age
40 Detroit Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Southgate is $32,966. The Median Household Income is $60,152 and the Southgate Unemployment Rate is 5%.

$32,966Income Per Capita
$37,265 Detroit Metro Area
$60,152Median Household Income
$66,878 Detroit Metro Area
11% Poverty Rate
14% Detroit Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
7% Detroit Metro Area
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$161,600Median Home Value
$224,402 Detroit Metro Area
$1,399Median Rent
$1,388 Detroit Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Detroit Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
33%
Home Owners
67%
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School Data
3 /10 - 7 /10
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Top Schools in Southgate

Yake Elementary School
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District
7
/10
16400 Carter Road, Woodhaven, MI, 48183
463
Enrollment
K-5
Grade
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Washington Elementary School
Wyandotte School District of the City of
7
/10
1440 Superior Boulevard, Wyandotte, MI, 48192
398
Enrollment
K-5
Grade
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Hoover School
Lincoln Park School District of the City of
7
/10
3750 Howard Street, Lincoln Park, MI, 48146
247
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PK-5
Grade
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Shelters Elementary School
Southgate Community School District
6
/10
12600 Fordline Street, Southgate, MI, 48195
288
Enrollment
K-5
Grade
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Forest Elementary School
Riverview Community School District
5
/10
19400 Hampton Street, Riverview, MI, 48193
461
Enrollment
PK-5
Grade
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28 mins
Detroit Metro Area
Commute To
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
24 mins
Baker College Flint
1 hr 28 mins
Northwood University Michigan
52 mins
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