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Birmingham
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Birmingham is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 21,728. Birmingham is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Birmingham offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Birmingham there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Birmingham and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Birmingham are highly rated.

About

About Birmingham...
Population
21,728

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$580,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,747
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    25%
  • Own
    75%
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Birmingham Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    32.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    9.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    37.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    494.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    46.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    4%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    39%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

Working in Birmingham

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$137,907
National
$69,021

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