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Birmingham, MI


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Birmingham, Michigan

Birmingham, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 5 miles SW of Troy, Michigan (center to center) and 17 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is considered part of the Detroit metropolitan area. Birmingham has a population of 19,291.

The People and Families of Birmingham

In Birmingham, about 57% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Birmingham live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Birmingham had a median family income of $110,627. Birmingham is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Birmingham finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Birmingham is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Birmingham ($220,880). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Birmingham Housing

About 76% of housing units in Birmingham are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. People in Birmingham pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Birmingham, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Birmingham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBirmingham Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBirmingham Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBirmingham College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBirmingham Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBirmingham Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBirmingham People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Birmingham Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Birmingham, MI

Comparing Birmingham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime76

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