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Birmingham
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Detroit, MI
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 66 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade A
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade B
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Median Home Value
$541,500
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,513
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
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault32.6national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape9.3national 40.7
- Robbery4.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary93.1national 500.1
- Theft465.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft32.6national 284
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Working in Birmingham
Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$122,804
National
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Birmingham Reviews
Rating 3.97 out of 5 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.