Here's what it costs to live in Southgate, Michigan, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month, while the typical home is valued around $173,600. Households earn a median of $66,118 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$66,118
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,120
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$173,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
29,366
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,162
Per month
Avg Home Value
$229,567
Census ACS
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.2
fair
Hospitals
130
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.5%
What is the cost of living index for Southgate?
The cost of living index for Southgate is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Southgate?
The median gross rent in Southgate is $1,120 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Southgate?
The median household income in Southgate is $66,118 per year.
What is the median home value in Southgate?
The median home value in Southgate is $173,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Southgate?
Air quality data for Southgate is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Southgate?
Tax data for Michigan is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
