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Birmingham, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,157,603 Population 11,196/sq mi density
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,706 median income, 10.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$295,203 home value, $1,143/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Birmingham, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,706
39% below
$45,706 per capita
Home Value
$295,203
5% above
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
47.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
Avg Temperature
51°F
216 sunny days/yr

Is Birmingham a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Birmingham residents earn a median household income of $45,706 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,706. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 819 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Birmingham is $295,203 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,143/month.

Education

29.9% of adults in Birmingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 47.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Birmingham has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,157,603
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density11,196/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born26.7%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,706
Per Capita$45,706
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

B
Home Value$295,203
Rent$1,143
Ownership53.5%
Housing Units463,041

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days216/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation489 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+47.0%

Community

Did You Know?

12.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.8% work from home.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
26.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.