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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.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Birmingham Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 146 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 $733,351.
The median income in Birmingham is $153,510.
Birmingham's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Birmingham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Birmingham | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 257 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Birmingham, MI Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Birmingham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Birmingham
The current population in Birmingham is 21,763. The population has increased 9.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,763 | 0.7% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Birmingham
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Birmingham is:
83.6% White with 18,200 White residents.
2.8% African American with 603 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
4.9% Asian with 1,060 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 68 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 863 Two Or More residents.
4.4% Hispanic with 963 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Birmingham | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.6% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Birmingham
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Birmingham is 51.2% female with 11,138 female residents.
Birmingham is 48.8% male with 10,625 male residents.
| Gender | Birmingham | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Birmingham for adults over 25
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-2.0% 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.
13.0% of adults in Birmingham completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Birmingham completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Birmingham completed bachelor's degree.
26.0% 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 | -2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 6.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 13.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Birmingham, Michigan
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2.8% of households in Birmingham earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Birmingham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in Birmingham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Birmingham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in Birmingham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.5% of households in Birmingham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.5% of households in Birmingham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Birmingham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.9% 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 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.5% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.9% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 39.4% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
