Birmingham, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.1

C

out of 100

Overview

Birmingham is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 21,434, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $755,859. Median household income is $151,556.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 21,434 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $755,859 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $151,556 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.7 minutes
  • Part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

21,434

Source: Census ACS

$755,859

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$151,556

Source: Census ACS

20.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

60

Source: Walk Score

146 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Oakland County (county-level results)

54%
44%
Democrat 419,519
Republican 337,791
Leans D+10.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 27.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 55.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 70.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 60/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 63.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75.1

Location

Birmingham, MI (42.5444, -83.2133)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.