Birmingham, Michigan was selected as one of the most "Walkable Communities" in the U.S.A by Walkable Communities, Inc. With a population around 19,000, this Detroit suburb has a “small town feel”.

Homes match the rhythm and style of the community. You can find quiet neighborhoods and downtown loft and condo living with all conveniences within walking distance in Birmingham. Chic homes line city streets, many built as far back as the early to mid 1800's. Many of the homes are within walking distance of the charming downtown Birmingham area.

Luxury and fashionable shops along with trendy restaurants, coffees bars, and theaters define downtown Birmingham. An active downtown area draws people from all over the region looking for great food and shopping. Residents love the mix of entertainment and home life the community offers.

The median income for the city of Birmingham is approximately $98,000 and their schools score high on national tests at all levels. Over 98% of the high school students graduate in this upscale town.

Oddly enough, the town was founded in 1818 by four men with a joint vision. Elijah Willets, Benjamin Pierce, John Hamilton, and John West Hunter named Birmingham after England's great industrial district. Instead of seeking rich farm land, they wanted to build a manufacturing based economy. By 1860 the industrial base was gone, and Birmingham was morphing into the residential/professional/retail community it is today.

Real estate is similar to other communities in Michigan. Areas are carrying a higher listing inventory than usual, and prices are sliding. But if you are in the market for a home, never has choosing Birmingham cost you less.