155th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Southgate, MI
A typical home in Southgate costs about $1,292 a month, 23.4% of the median household income of $66,118. That makes Southgate the 29th most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 155th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,120
- Median home value
- $173,600
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,463
- Of income on housing
- 23.4%
Southgate against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | Southgate | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,120 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $173,600 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,463 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $66,118 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 23.4% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 29th most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near Southgate
The towns around Southgate, each with its own page.
- Taylor Rent $1,101 · Home $152,600 152nd most affordable in the metro
- Wyandotte Rent $972 · Home $166,900 74th most affordable in the metro
- Lincoln Park Rent $1,023 · Home $131,000 141st most affordable in the metro
- Allen Park Rent $1,246 · Home $183,700 87th most affordable in the metro
- Riverview Rent $1,101 · Home $215,100 138th most affordable in the metro
- Brownstown Township Rent $1,196 · Home $272,700 69th most affordable in the metro
- Trenton Rent $880 · Home $210,600 53rd most affordable in the metro
- Ecorse Rent $840 · Home $65,400 188th most affordable in the metro
Living in Southgate
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- Southgate crime rate From Southgate's own police reports
- Southgate cost of living by neighborhood Every neighborhood ranked, updated monthly
- Most expensive neighborhoods in Southgate The last 12 months
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- Cost of living in Wayne County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Southgate city guide Pros, homes and city services
Southgate cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Southgate, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Southgate takes 23.4% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 155th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Southgate?
The median gross rent is $1,120 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 7% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Southgate?
Owners put the median home value at $173,600, 30% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,463 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Southgate?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Southgate home at $1,292 a month calls for about $52,000 a year. The median household here earns $66,118.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Southgate. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.