At a Glance
Median Income
$153,125
$104,412 per capita
Home Value
$712,700
Zillow: $714,467
Median Rent
$1,891/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
591/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.9%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Birmingham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Birmingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Birmingham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Birmingham residents earn a median household income of $153,125 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $104,412. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Birmingham is $712,700 , 153% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $714,467. Median rent is $1,891/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Birmingham reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 591/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
76.9% of adults in Birmingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Birmingham has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population21,612
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density4,512/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$153,125
Per Capita$104,412
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A
Home Value$712,700
Rent$1,891
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$714,467
Housing Units10,435
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent47/100K
Property591/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary93/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation778 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.9%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+42.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Birmingham was founded in 1819.
The median home in Birmingham was built in 1959.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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