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Birmingham, MI Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Luna

Best and worst neighborhoods in Birmingham

Hey, Household incomes average around $153,125 in Birmingham. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts.

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leah_guy

Rent in Birmingham getting crazy

Hey, I'm a 38-year-old marketing manager and It's a a small town city with about 21,612 people. Homes are going for about $712,700 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What ...

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Isaac G.

Best kept secrets of Birmingham, MI

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 19 years and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Birmingham sits at 46.6 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge pl...

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caroline_girl

Worst things about Birmingham nobody talks about

Hey folks, Just moved here 10 months ago and Homes are going for about $712,700 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Birmingham sits at 46.6 per 100K. With a population of 21,612, Birmingham is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot ...

2 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Andrew Perez

Is Birmingham getting better or worse?

So, The median home value here is around $712,700, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $153,125, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where t...

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Liam Ross

Anyone else love living in Birmingham?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $153,125 in Birmingham. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough...

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wild_arianna82

Best areas to explore in Birmingham?

OK so Median household income is $153,125, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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