Lakeville, MN vs Southfield, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lakeville
73.5
#723 nationally
Southfield
73.4
#746 nationally
Lakeville leads in crime level (2.1 vs 13.5). Southfield leads in walk score (34 vs 14). Lakeville leads in median household income ($129,069 vs $63,980).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeville, MN | Southfield, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#723) | 73.4 (#746) |
| Population | 76,243 | 75,687 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,340 | $258,011 |
| Median Household Income | $129,069 | $63,980 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+10.6 |
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73.5 Score
Lakeville, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$491,340
Population
76,243
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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73.4 Score
Southfield, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$258,011
Population
75,687
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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