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Compare Southfield to Detroit
This post compares Southfield, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Southfield (city) | Detroit (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,228 | 679,865 |
| Income (median) | $47,591 | $32,512 |
| Home Value (median) | $124,300 | $42,800 |
| White | 23% | 14% |
| Black | 70% | 79% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| With Kids | 23% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 42 | 34 |
| Rentals | 52% | 51% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Southfield or Detroit?
A: Southfield has a much smaller population count than Detroit: 73228 compared with 679865 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Southfield or in Detroit?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Southfield.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Southfield or Detroit?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Southfield.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Southfield does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 52% for Southfield versus 51% for Detroit.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Southfield may include: Oak-Park, Inkster, and Flint.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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