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Southgate, Michigan

Introduction to Southgate, Michigan

Southgate, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 4 miles SE of Taylor, Michigan and 11 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 30,136 people in Southgate.

Southgate History

Southgate was originally a part of the Ecorse Township. It was officially incorporated as a city in October of 1958. It was the last city in the Ecorse Township to be incorporated. According to local guides, this area was the entrance to the Detroit Metro area, and was hence named the "South Gate."

Southgate and nearby Attractions

  • Fox Theater Building
  • Dearborn Historical Museum
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Grace Church
  • Hall's Billiards
  • Howard Park

Things To Do In Southgate

The city of Southgate is near many historical sites, like the Fox Theater Building, the Historic Fort Wayne and the Pewabic Pottery. The museums nearby include the Detroit Historical Museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, and the Dearborn Historical Museum. The Detroit Zoo and the Children's Museum are very popular among kids.

Southgate Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Southgate Higher Education

Southgate has a number of institutes where students can enroll for higher education, including Wayne State University, the Marygrove College, the Wayne County Community College District, the University of Detroit and Davenport University.

High Points

Southgate strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Southgate People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Southgate Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Southgate Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Southgate Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Southgate, MI

Comparing Southgate to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity28
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use38
Walking and Biking to Work36
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime42
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