Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Birmingham
Birmingham, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,290
Population
21,928
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A picturesque suburban community built for pedestrians.
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Thirty minutes north of downtown Detroit sits Birmingham, an upscale suburb full of historic architecture, scenic parks, and vibrant personality. The city enjoys an exceptionally low crime rate, top-notch schools, and all-around high scores for livability. The centrally-located downtown area (surrounding the intersection of West Maple Road and Old Woodward Avenue) contains a lively mix of locally-owned shops, restaurants of every description, and nightlife activities. Much of the city is exceptionally walkable, thanks to a pedestrian-focused layout plan implemented in the 1990s, meaning that all these wonderful things will be just a few steps outside the front door of your new Birmingham apartment.
Explore the City
Stop by and enjoy the picturesque charm of the Birmingham neighborhood.
Residents of Birmingham can head Linden Park for a leisurely walk along its 1.5 mile long trail.
Enjoy nature at Quarton Lake Park's overlook in Birmingham.
Birmingham is named one of the country's “Top 20 Most Walkable Communities”.
Grab a hot coffee and check your emails at Starbucks in Birmingham.
Work on your golf swing in one of Bloomfield Hills many golf courses.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$150,685
Average: $175,103
Education
12,851
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,006
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Birmingham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
55%
Other Education
45%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Birmingham, MI is $1,815 for a studio, $2,289 for one bedroom, $3,025 for two bedrooms, and $4,841 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Birmingham has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,289/month
775 Sq Ft
House
$3,380/month
1,474 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,557/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Birmingham, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
478 Students
Public
Grades K-5
332 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
626 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,215 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cranbrook Institute of Science
- Catalpa Oaks County Park
- Troy Historic Village
- E.L. Johnson Nature Center
- Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.