Suburb
Birmingham
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Detroit, MI
- 55 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB+
- HousingA
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB
- JobsA
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$439,000
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,330
National
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Birmingham Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$112,545
National
$55,322Children
21%
Top Public Schools Serving Birmingham
- A+
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
- Birmingham Public Schools, MI
- 8-12
- 185 reviews
- A+
Birmingham Covington School
- Birmingham Public Schools, MI
- 3-9
- 2 reviews
- A+
Derby Middle School
- Birmingham Public Schools, MI
- 6-9
- 1 review
- A
Quarton Elementary School
- Birmingham Public Schools, MI
- PK, K-5
- A
Harlan Elementary School
- Birmingham Public Schools, MI
- PK, K-7
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Birmingham Reviews
55 reviews
All Categories
I love Birmingham! Downtown Birmingham is great; the city is not too big or too small, and it is very close to many places such as Detroit. I have lived here my whole life and I have never wished to live in another city and I would love to live here again after college and raise my family here.
It's a beautifully groomed area with some of the nicest real estate and schools in Michigan. There is no shortage of good food, shopping, and entertainment including two cinemas. Visitors can stay at the Townsend Hotel, the best hotel in the state outside of those in Detroit. It's located in a convenient, central location. If you have enough money, and you will need a lot of it, you will never be bored. It's not without flaws, however. The parking meters are a downer and parking in general can be a pain. Sometimes the parking garages will accept people inside while reaching full occupancy. You're best off if you know someone in the area and can park at their house, have someone drop you off, or use alternate transportation to get there. Along with this, everything closes rather early. That seems to be a thing in Michigan, though, honestly. The property prices and taxes are significantly high, whether you're looking at private or commercial real estate.
What I like about Birmingham is many things. They have incredible activities and things to do year round which makes it very interesting. The town atmosphere is amazing, everyone seems to know everyone. I love the sense of close community you get while walking downtown. There are also a lot of family owned businesses in Birmingham, which makes it interesting to shop at because you have a wide range of options. It is truly a great place to live and to raise a family.