Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Iliria Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Fresh Bean Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Refuge Coffee (Coming Soon)
Coffee Shop
City Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) B
Southgate Historical Museum
Museum
Henry The VIII
Nightclub
Southgate Community Players Corner Playhouse
Theatre Arts
PASC Art Studio
Art Gallery
MJR Southgate Digital Cinema 20
Cinema
Subi's Place
Nightclub
Southgate Drive-In
Cinema
Belmar Lanes
Bowling Alley
Indian Lanes
Bowling Alley
Taylor Petting Farm
Zoo
Cinemark Southland Center & XD
Cinema
bandshell
Theatre Arts
Downriver Council for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Wyandotte Museums
Museum
2nd Street Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Biddle Bowl
Bowling Alley
Lincoln Park Historical Museum
Museum
Roosevelt Lanes
Bowling Alley
Allen Park Civic Arena
Stadium
Emagine Woodhaven
Cinema
Food and Drink (60) A+
Fudgy's Ice Cream
Sweets
Foggia's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Southwinds Bar & Grill
Bar
Thai Place
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hoots Wings (Coming Soon)
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Twin Peaks
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
3 Nicks Tap Room Bar & Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Wine Town Liquor
Alcohol
Amigos Street Tacos & More
Fast Food
Drive'N
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Taco Bell (Closed for Rebuild)
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taystee's Burgers (Coming Soon)
Fast Food
World of Games
Bar
Guero's Mexican
Fast Food
Beer Cooler Liquor
Alcohol
Ramsey's Coney Island
Fast Food
Fitness (11) A+
Zodiac Health Club
Gym
Fitegrity Athletics
Gym
Rising Sun Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Mills Gymnastics
Gym
Downriver Gymnastics
Gym
Innovative Training Solutions
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Krista's Zumba Fitness Studio
Gym
MI Yoga Corner
Gym
Polish Roman Catholic Union 162
Community Centre
Lincoln Park Community Center
Community Centre
Fraternal Order of Police 111
Community Centre
Copeland Center
Community Centre
Vibe Fit Studio
Gym
Airborne Trampoline Park
Gym
3DFit Arena
Gym
Knights of Columbus Hall
Community Centre
359° Yoga
Gym
The Workout Warehouse
Gym
Raise the Bar Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Merkari Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) B
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Eureka Farm Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Better Health Market
Grocery Store
Super Baked
Bakery
Caprara Bakery
Bakery
Southgate Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Kroger Marketplace
Grocery Store
Trentwood Farms
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Kielbasa Joe's
Butcher
La Mexicana Bakery
Bakery
Jerry's Food Market
Grocery Store
Vinewood Mexican Bakery
Bakery
A Serendipity Cakery
Bakery
Ray's Prime Foods
Butcher
Agemy & Sons
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Sweet Nothings Fine Cakes & Desserts
Bakery
Total Health Foods
Health Food
Saveland Supermarket
Grocery Store
Shopper's Valley Supermarket
Grocery Store
Weyand Fisheries
Seafood
Parks (37) A+
Homer Howard Park
Park
Kennebec Park
Park
Ray Torres Lions Park
Park
Auxiliary Police Park
Park
McCann Park
Park
Waverly Park
Park
Cobb Memorial Park
Park
Countryview Park
Park
Market Center Park
Park
Spruce Park
Park
Southgate Nature Center
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Maple Park
Park
Oak Club Park
Park
Milward Park
Park
Washington Elementary Playground
Park
Pulaski Park
Park
Sam A. Palamara Recreation Complex - Memorial Park
Park
Glens Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Forest Park
Park
Vreeland Park
Park
Jefferson Elementary Playground
Park
Shops (102) A+
McLaughlin's Home Furnishing Designs
Furniture
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Southgate Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Rxoptical
Optician
Sakora Salon
Beauty
Gent's Barbershop
Hairdresser
FOS Couture Boutique
Clothing
House of Glam
Beauty
Royal Strokes Brow & Lash Studio
Beauty
Southtown Market
Convenience Store
Salon 621
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Vivi Nails
Beauty
Professional Unisex Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Angelo's Party Stop
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
On The Go Nails
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Floral Design by Marcia
Florist
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Southgate.
Public Transit Stops (97)
Stops & Stations A+
Eureka / Richmond (WB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Cameron (WB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Richmond (EB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / McCann (EB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Mulberry (WB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Kennebec (EB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Dix-Toledo (EB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Dix-Toledo (WB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Fordline (WB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Fordline (EB)
Bus Stop
Northline / Drake (EB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Schafer (WB)
Bus Stop
Northline / Shery (WB)
Bus Stop
Northline / Mulberry NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Schafer NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Northline / Ronda (WB)
Bus Stop
Northline / McCann (WB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Pearl (WB)
Bus Stop
Northline / Devoe (EB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Pearl NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Eureka / Cochrane (WB)
Bus Stop
Northline / Devoe (WB)
Bus Stop
Trenton / Superior (SB)
Bus Stop
Trenton / Chestnut (SB)
Bus Stop
Northline / Fordline (WB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Southgate is 93/100 - which is 5% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D+

Southgate crime rates are 2,328 per 100k, which is 17% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
1,915 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
413 crimes per 100k D+
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employment B-

The median income in Southgate is $59,975 - which is 18% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$59,975 D+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health B-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (53)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Blanzy Medical Clinic
Clinic
Southgate Police Department
Police
Southgate Fire Station
Fire Station
Southgate Surgery Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
City Medical
Clinic
Mona's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cohen Modern Dentistry
Dentist
Southgate Dental
Dentist
Dr. Khoury
Clinic
Nye Dental
Dentist
Landra Prosthetics
Clinic
Byron Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Daniel T. Zahari, D.P.M.
Clinic
Southgate Urgent Care
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Medical Weight Loss Clinic
Clinic
Priority One Urgent Care
Clinic
Dr. Garlapaty Ear, Nose & Throat
Clinic
Falcon Health Mart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Woodbrook Dental
Dentist
Beaumont Healthcare Center - Southgate
Doctor
Premier Neurology & Pain Specialists
Clinic
Great Expressions Dental Centers
Dentist
Regional Medical Imaging
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Southgate home prices are $125,800 - which is 2% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$125,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
30% A+
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Southgate graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Fordline Elementary School
St Pius School
Sp Ed Transitions
Montessori Center Of Downriver
Creative Montessori Academy
Shelters Elementary School
Grogan Elementary School
Beacon Day Treatment Center
Christ The King Lutheran School
Davidson Middle School
Allen Elementary School
Huntington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
Seitz Middle School
Jo Brighton Skills Center
John Paul Ii Catholic School
Hoover School
Memorial Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Madison School
Woodrow Wilson School
Earl F Carr School
James Foote School
Trillium Academy
High Schools (3) F
Beacon Day Treatment Center
Southgate Anderson High School
Asher School
Gabriel Richard Catholic High School
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Madison School
Allen Park Community School
Trillium Academy
Riverview Community High School
Riverview Virtual Academy
Roosevelt High School
The Lincoln Center
Cabrini High School
John F Kennedy High School
Mixter School
Lincoln Park High School
Allen Park High School
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ratings A

Southgate has an overall rating of 80% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A
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Southgate, MI Area Guide

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Southgate Area Facts

  • Southgate has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Southgate crime rates are 17% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Southgate is 5% higher than the Michigan average

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The Heart of Downriver: Safe and Cozy 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in Southgate, MI has been a great experience. I have lived here for over twenty years and cannot see myself moving anywhere else. The city is beautiful; not too big and not too small. There are plenty of outdoorsy things to do. Southgate is very close to the Detroit river, ...Read More so any boating and fishing activities are a must while you are here.

The community life is great here. I haven’t had any issues with vandalism or other kinds of crime. People are friendly and really enjoy getting together for community events. This is a perfect place to start up a business; the community is great at supporting local startups.

The best areas in Southgate, MI are definitely the in-line hockey arena, Municipal Golf Course and Heritage Park. Heritage Park offers a ton of activities for friends and family. They have numerous paths for walking and biking, beautiful spots for pictures, volleyball nets, an outdoor hockey rink, soccer and baseball fields, and much more. If you are looking for a nice city that is great for family activities Southgate is where you want to be. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southgate? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Homer Howard Park
      Kennebec Park
      Ray Torres Lions Park
      Auxiliary Police Park
      McCann Park
      Waverly Park
      Cobb Memorial Park
      Countryview Park

      Entertainment

      Southgate Historical Museum
      Henry The VIII
      Southgate Community Players Corner Playhouse
      PASC Art Studio
      MJR Southgate Digital Cinema 20
      Subi's Place
      Southgate Drive-In
      Belmar Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Fudgy's Ice Cream
      Foggia's Pizzeria
      Southwinds Bar & Grill
      Thai Place
      Burger King
      Hoots Wings (Coming Soon)
      McDonald's
      Twin Peaks

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southgate? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Southgate.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southgate? The cost of living in Southgate is 93/100 - which is 5% higher than Michigan.
      Southgate
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southgate? Southgate crime rates are 2,328, which are 17% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,328 per 100k people

      equal to the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      equal to the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Southgate? The median income in Southgate is $59,975 which is 18% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $59,9758% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,9157% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Southgate a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Benzer Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Sav Mor Drugs
      Byron Pharmacy
      Falcon Health Mart Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Meijer
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Beaumont Healthcare Center - Southgate
      Dipak Das, M.D. Medical Clinic
      Sheila M. Ray, M. D.
      Edward Nazarvon, M.D. Family Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Southgate home prices? Southgate home prices are $125,800 - which is 2% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $125,80032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9055% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Southgate have good schools? The Southgate graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      37% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      22% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Southgate a good place to live? Southgate has an overall rating of 80% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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