At a Glance
Median Income
$26,593
$32,643 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
Zillow: $139,091
Median Rent
$675/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.0% smoking rate
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?
C
2.3 / 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 $26,593 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,643. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,969 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Birmingham is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,091. Median rent is $675/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
6.0% of adults in Birmingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Birmingham has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population182
Median Age66.4 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,593
Per Capita$32,643
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
B
Home Value$165,900
Rent$675
Ownership31.4%
Zillow$139,091
Housing Units128
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation784 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Birmingham was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.