Suburb
Birmingham
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Detroit, MI
- 66 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB
- HousingA-
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB-
- JobsA
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingC+
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$488,700
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,481
National
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Birmingham Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Birmingham
Jobs
A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$117,670
National
$55,322Places to Work in Birmingham
Birmingham Reviews
66 reviews
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Birmingham is a safe, friendly and upscale suburb of Detroit. It is very pricey though and because of this can seem "exclusive." If you can afford to live in Birmingham it is a great place to raise a family. Its night life is fun and enjoyable--but at a cost. The public schools here are second to none. It's proximity to Detroit and other Detroit suburbs is excellent.
However, in a post-de facto and de jure segregation era, it is clear that Birmingham is a wealthy enclave of mostly rich white people. If you want a diverse environment, Birmingham is not the place. If you want to attend a mosque or synagogue then you will have to travel to Southfield or Dearborn. If you want an affordable and fancy dinner then you will have travel to Royal Oak or Troy.
Overall, Birmingham is a good city--if you can afford it and you are okay with a monolithic white neighborhood.
However, in a post-de facto and de jure segregation era, it is clear that Birmingham is a wealthy enclave of mostly rich white people. If you want a diverse environment, Birmingham is not the place. If you want to attend a mosque or synagogue then you will have to travel to Southfield or Dearborn. If you want an affordable and fancy dinner then you will have travel to Royal Oak or Troy.
Overall, Birmingham is a good city--if you can afford it and you are okay with a monolithic white neighborhood.
Birmingham is charming, both in its residents as well as its landscape. Downtown has great restaurants and cute shops. There are plenty of fantastic public utilities like parks, the library, as well as the high quality public schools. Birmingham is safe and the people are friendly.
Abundantly affluent. Upscale downtown vibe with plenty of fine and upscale casual dining and shopping. Great place to raise a family, for working adults and retirees. Attracts a Bria’s age demographic. Wide range in $/sq ft of residential property.