Living in Birmingham, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Birmingham · Census data 2020–2024
Birmingham has 189 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $62,000 (12% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $134,900, the median rent is $963/month.
Birmingham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Birmingham at a glance
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,000State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $134,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $963/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Birmingham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 14.8%; a poverty rate of 18%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Birmingham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Birmingham the median home value is $134,900, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $963 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Birmingham median household income
The median household income in Birmingham is $62,000 and the income per person is $26,927. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Birmingham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 79
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.55
Birmingham demographics
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 74
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Birmingham ›
Education in Birmingham
11% of adults 25 and older in Birmingham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Birmingham
- Unemployment rate
- 14.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Birmingham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 189 | $62,000 | $134,900 | $963 |
| Claycomo | 1,820 | $49,343 | $169,600 | $1,074 |
| Sugar Creek | 3,249 | $62,165 | $136,600 | $1,155 |
| Glenaire | 587 | $92,813 | $225,400 | $1,278 |
| Pleasant Valley | 2,736 | $75,682 | $202,000 | $1,132 |
| Avondale | 308 | $53,125 | $164,100 | $1,337 |
| Liberty | 30,689 | $88,542 | $283,300 | $1,160 |
| Blue Summit | 1,156 | $58,813 | $33,500 | $1,149 |
| Kansas City | 510,612 | $69,166 | $242,900 | $1,238 |
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What is the median household income in Birmingham, MO?
The median household income in Birmingham is $62,000, 12% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $134,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Birmingham?
The median gross rent in Birmingham is $963 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Birmingham, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 14.8%; a poverty rate of 18%.
What is the median age in Birmingham?
The median age in Birmingham is 41.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Birmingham?
The average commute to work in Birmingham is 22 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Birmingham?
The unemployment rate in Birmingham is 14.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Birmingham?
11% 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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