What is the eviction risk score for Southfield?

The landlord eviction risk score for Southfield, MI is 4.4 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Southfield have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Southfield is 7.7 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Southfield?

Typical eviction timeline is about 54 days from notice to writ of possession.

Southfield, MI Eviction Risk Score Wayne County · Michigan · Population 76,236

4.4 Moderate

32.7%Tenant-law probability

$2,627–7,398Typical eviction cost

54 daysTypical timeline

$1,340Median gross rent

32.7%Rent burden

46.6%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate

7.2

Dem margin +38.1% in 2020

Regional political climate

7.2

Dem margin +38.1% in 2020

State political climate

3.3

Economic stress

6.7

11.2% poverty · 7.0% unemployed

Supply constraint

8.3

$1,340 median rent · 46.6% renters

Rent-control risk

7.7

32.7% rent burden

Eviction process difficulty

3.1

Tenant organizing strength

9.0

46.6% renters

Housing court bias

6.7

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in Southfield, MI

Southfield, MI has an eviction risk score of 4.4 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Wayne County and the state of Michigan. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 32.7% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Southfield is $1,340/month. About 46.6% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 11.2%, unemployment 7.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Wayne County voted Democratic by 38.1 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.4/10, Southfield is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.