Population 6,049 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Schoolcraft Southfield
Household size in Schoolcraft Southfield
| Period | Schoolcraft Southfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, Schoolcraft Southfield sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Detroit area as a whole, where it has 2.57 people. Household size has dropped from 2.83 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Schoolcraft Southfield
| Period | Schoolcraft Southfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Schoolcraft Southfield is young: half of its residents are under 34.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has edged down from 35.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Schoolcraft Southfield
| Period | Schoolcraft Southfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Schoolcraft Southfield: 33.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.3 points, even as the national share fell. Few Detroit neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only two of 76.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Schoolcraft Southfield
Renters in Schoolcraft Southfield
| Period | Schoolcraft Southfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.1% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Schoolcraft Southfield than nationally: 40.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About two-thirds of owners (66.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Schoolcraft Southfield
| Period | Schoolcraft Southfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Schoolcraft Southfield: 19.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Schoolcraft Southfield
| Period | Schoolcraft Southfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Schoolcraft Southfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Schoolcraft Southfield
| Period | Schoolcraft Southfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $793 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $885 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $984 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,169 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Schoolcraft Southfield costs $1,169 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $376 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Schoolcraft Southfield
Bachelor's degrees in Schoolcraft Southfield
| Period | Schoolcraft Southfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Schoolcraft Southfield: 14.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Schoolcraft Southfield
| Period | Schoolcraft Southfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.1% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.1% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.9% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Schoolcraft Southfield never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Schoolcraft Southfield
| Period | Schoolcraft Southfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Schoolcraft Southfield: 16.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Schoolcraft Southfield compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Southfield | 2.70 | 34.4 | 33.3% | 40.1% | 19.0% | 1944 | $1,169 | 14.5% | 85.9% | 16.9% |
| Grandmont-Rosedale | 2.52 | 38.0 | 24.3% | 41.7% | 13.7% | 1943 | $1,103 | 18.7% | 90.5% | 20.2% |
| Belmont | 2.45 | 43.8 | 15.5% | 36.8% | 21.8% | 1945 | $1,110 | 10.6% | 80.5% | 27.8% |
| Grandale | 3.15 | 32.1 | 23.9% | 47.9% | 24.1% | 1947 | $1,006 | 9.7% | 84.9% | 18.9% |
| Rosedale Park | 2.52 | 44.4 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 1942 | $2,106 | 39.7% | 95.2% | 6.6% |
| Crary-St Marys | 2.73 | 38.5 | 22.5% | 41.0% | 10.0% | 1945 | $1,127 | 18.2% | 90.5% | 13.1% |
| Fishkorn | 2.71 | 35.4 | 27.6% | 45.9% | 19.3% | 1948 | $975 | 5.4% | 83.1% | 16.4% |
| Franklin Park | 2.47 | 36.3 | 20.9% | 57.0% | 17.8% | 1949 | $1,077 | 14.7% | 80.3% | 5.2% |
| North Rosedale Park | 2.66 | 47.2 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 1943 | $1,115 | 38.7% | 94.3% | 15.5% |
| MacKenzie | 2.85 | 36.1 | 27.2% | 42.0% | 36.7% | 1943 | $1,035 | 7.6% | 76.1% | 20.8% |
| Weatherby | 2.04 | 44.2 | 16.9% | 51.2% | 20.4% | 1951 | $1,119 | 8.1% | 79.8% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Schoolcraft Southfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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