Southgate, MI housing market
The typical Southgate home is worth about $197,000, up 2.7% in a year, 26% below the Michigan typical home. Homes typically sell in 8 days, close to asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Southgate compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Southgate at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Southgate | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $104,000 | $144,000 |
| 2018 | $114,000 | $155,000 |
| 2019 | $122,000 | $165,000 |
| 2020 | $129,000 | $175,000 |
| 2021 | $144,000 | $194,000 |
| 2022 | $158,000 | $217,000 |
| 2023 | $167,000 | $230,000 |
| 2024 | $181,000 | $241,000 |
| 2025 | $189,000 | $253,000 |
| 2026 | $196,000 | $262,000 |
| August 2026 | $197,000 | $266,000 |
Southgate and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate | $197K | +2.7% | 8 | $66,118 |
| Allen Park | $212K | +1.7% | 11 | $81,655 |
| Wyandotte | $191K | +1.3% | 13 | $71,987 |
| Lincoln Park | $155K | +1.6% | 19 | $58,616 |
3 years of income
The typical Southgate home costs about 3 years of the town's median household income, less than across Michigan (3.7 years).
How Southgate ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.