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Birmingham is a suburb in the Detroit Metropolitan area. It has a population of 21,066 and a population density of 4,393, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 43, which is 3 years above the Detroit Metro median age and 5 years above the national average.
Birmingham has a median home value of $532,400, which is 70% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,750 is 67% above the metro average rent and 63% above the national average rent. The average household income in Birmingham is $122,804 , which is 52% above the Metro average household income and 49% above the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Birmingham is 8. Birmingham also has a crime index 43 that is below the Metro average and below the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Detroit.
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Birmingham has a suburban feeling with mix of residents from different age groups. Birmingham also has good mix of residents working in IT Services and Healthcare.
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Demographics
Birmingham's population is made up of 59% married, 25% single, 11% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 20%. Homeowners make up 73% of the population in Birmingham.
- 49% Male
- 51% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Birmingham is $88,982. The Median Household Income is $126,601 and the Birmingham Unemployment Rate is 3%.
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Birmingham crime index is 39 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Birmingham.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.