Life in Birmingham research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Birmingham over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Birmingham:
The population in Birmingham is 21,612.
The median home value in Birmingham is $703,498.
The median income in Birmingham is $153,125.
The cost of living in Birmingham is 149 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Birmingham is $1,891.
The unemployment rate in Birmingham is 4.0%.
The poverty rate in Birmingham is 4.9%.
The average high in Birmingham is 58.4° and the average low is 40.0°.
Crime in Birmingham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Birmingham. Key points include:
There were 149 total crimes in Birmingham in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Birmingham is 698.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Birmingham is 56.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Birmingham is 642.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Birmingham is -67.03% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Birmingham / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 149 | 698.7 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 56.3 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.4 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 46.9 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 137 | 642.4 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 46.9 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 118 | 553.3 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 42.2 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Birmingham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Birmingham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Birmingham is 149 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Birmingham is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Birmingham is $703,498.
The median income in Birmingham is $153,125.
| Living Expense | Birmingham | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 255 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
The average high in Birmingham is 58.4° and the average low is 40.0°.
There are 69.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.5 inches of precipitation each year with 36.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.0 |
The current population in Birmingham is 21,612. The population has increased 8.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21,612 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 21,738 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 21,728 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 21,272 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 21,201 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 21,066 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 20,836 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 20,653 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 20,489 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 20,382 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 20,241 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 20,153 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 20,037 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 19,962 | - |
83.8% White with 18,108 White residents.
3.6% African American with 774 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
5.1% Asian with 1,095 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 42 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 759 Two Or More residents.
3.8% Hispanic with 826 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Birmingham | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.8% | 73.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.6% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 5.7% | 19.0% |
Birmingham is 50.0% female with 10,800 female residents.
Birmingham is 50.0% male with 10,812 male residents.
| Gender | Birmingham | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
0.0% of adults in Birmingham completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Birmingham completed 9-12th grade.
6.0% of adults in Birmingham completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Birmingham completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Birmingham completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Birmingham completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Birmingham completed master's degree.
13.0% of adults in Birmingham completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Birmingham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Birmingham | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 6.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 13.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
2.9% of households in Birmingham earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Birmingham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Birmingham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.7% of households in Birmingham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.3% of households in Birmingham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.6% of households in Birmingham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.3% of households in Birmingham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.9% of households in Birmingham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.8% of households in Birmingham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
39.4% of households in Birmingham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Birmingham | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.3% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.6% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.3% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 39.4% | 9.0% | 12.6% |