Apartments for rent in Southfield, MI

Southfield, a small city in Michigan, has a population of approximately 73,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than nationally (14%). Residents are fairly evenly split between renting (52%) and owning (48%) their residence despite an average rent of $1,102 a month, substantially higher than the state average of $874.

Many Southfield residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Together, these industries make up 21% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of just under $65K, Southfield workers bring in a little more than the average Michigan resident. However, Southfield compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (7%), Southfield has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 10% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 15% have earned a Bachelor's degree.

Southfield residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (43%) drive their car to work, while public transit is not extensively used. Relatively few residents commute to work on foot.