Birmingham, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
21,612 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
76.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$153,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$712,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,292 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,761 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oakland County
2
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oakland County
2
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 23
Feb 2 9 25
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 3 1 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 1 39
Dec 2 8 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, MI State Senate District 8, MI State House District 5, MI
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Schools

Roeper School
<1 miles, E • 5 star
Pierce Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Oakland Community College
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
St Joseph Mercy Oakland
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bishop International Airport
40 miles, N • 1.4 star
Toledo Express Airport
73 miles, SW • 1 star
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