Apartments for rent in Southgate, MI

Southgate, a town in Michigan, has a population of approximately 29,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than nationally (14%). With an average age of just over 42, the city's population skews older than most cities in Michigan. Most residents own their homes in Southgate, and 36% of residents rent. The average rent of $848/month is roughly on par with the state average.

Many Southgate residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 24% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Southgate workers take home an average annual income of almost $62K, roughly the same as the average Michigan resident. Southgate, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Southgate has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who have an Associate's degree (8%). Further, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Southgate residents have an average commute of about 27 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common way to get to work, chosen by 46% of workers, while public transportation isn't used much. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.