Southfield, MI
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About Southfield
- • Singer Aaliyah Haughton, known for R&B hits, was born in Southfield.
- • The iconic Sanders candy company, famous for Bumpy Cake, originated here in 1875.
- • Its location along Telegraph Road fueled Southfield's growth as a commercial hub.
- • The city once housed a Cold War-era Nike missile defense site.
- • Rapid population growth in the mid-20th century followed Detroit's expansion.
- • Named for its location in the 'south fields' of Oakland County, established 1823.
- • With over 76,000 residents, the population is similar to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
- • At 689 feet, its elevation is higher than nearby Detroit's riverfront.
- • The city is a major center for insurance, technology, and healthcare jobs.
- • Southfield feels like a bustling, professional, and diverse urban suburb.
- • The Detroit Lions, 20 miles away, famously won the 1957 NFL Championship.
- • The Palace of Auburn Hills, former home of the Detroit Pistons, was nearby.