Living in Birmingham, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Birmingham · Census data 2020–2024
Birmingham has 21,763 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $153,510 (111% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $698,300, the median rent is $1,902/month.
Birmingham at a glance
- Population
- 21,763
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $153,510State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $698,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,902/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Birmingham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 111% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 202% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Birmingham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Birmingham the median home value is $698,300, 110% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,902 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,461 a month in housing costs.
Birmingham median household income
The median household income in Birmingham is $153,510 and the income per person is $108,921. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Birmingham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,342
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.30
Birmingham demographics
- Population
- 21,763
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 9,440
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Birmingham ›
Education in Birmingham
76.7% of adults 25 and older in Birmingham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 41.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Birmingham
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Birmingham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 21,763 | $153,510 | $698,300 | $1,902 |
| Beverly Hills | 10,524 | $177,412 | $511,000 | $2,077 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 4,415 | $189,942 | $947,900 | $3,501 |
| Clawson | 11,374 | $88,636 | $267,100 | $1,253 |
| Berkley | 15,149 | $116,239 | $316,700 | $1,526 |
| Bingham Farms | 1,680 | $244,618 | $580,500 | $3,501 |
| Lathrup Village | 4,059 | $109,893 | $310,600 | $1,483 |
| Royal Oak | 57,950 | $101,109 | $328,700 | $1,381 |
| Troy | 87,898 | $120,045 | $420,300 | $1,602 |
More for people moving to Birmingham
Birmingham ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Birmingham: FAQ
What is the median household income in Birmingham, MI?
The median household income in Birmingham is $153,510, 111% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Birmingham?
The median home value in Birmingham is $698,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Birmingham?
The median gross rent in Birmingham is $1,902 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Birmingham, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 111% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 202% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Birmingham?
The median age in Birmingham is 41.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Birmingham?
The average commute to work in Birmingham is 20 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Birmingham?
The unemployment rate in Birmingham is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Birmingham?
76.7% of adults in Birmingham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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