Housing snapshot
The Birmingham market
- $1,074,488
Median sale price
Redfin, as of Sep 2026. Three months ending Sep 2026 - Jun 2025May 2026
12 month median sale price
Redfin Data Center, city market tracker, all residential, monthly, as of May 2026 - 29 days
Median days on market
Redfin, as of Sep 2026. Three months ending Sep 2026 - 3.3
Months of supply
Redfin Data Center, as of May 2026. Month of May 2026 - 77.1%
Owner occupied homes
Census ACS 5 year, table B25003, as of 2020 to 2024 - 1960
Median year built
Census ACS 5 year, table B25035, as of 2020 to 2024 - $698,300
Median owner home value
Census ACS 5 year, table B25077, as of 2020 to 2024
Community
Living in Birmingham
Population
21,763Census ACS 5 year, table B01003, as of 2020 to 2024County
Oakland CountyCommute
Mean travel time to work: 20.3 minCensus ACS 5 year, table S0801, as of 2020 to 2024School districts
Birmingham Public SchoolsBirmingham Public SchoolsGolf courses
Lincoln HillsSpringdaleCity of Birmingham Golf CoursesParks, lakes and trails
Shain ParkCity of BirminghamMedian age
41.8Census ACS 5 year, table B01002, as of 2020 to 2024
Buying here
Good to know
Higher price points
Birmingham's median sale price is well above most of the region. Loans above conforming limits use jumbo financing.
Two 9 hole courses
The city runs Lincoln Hills and Springdale.
Downtown living
Shain Park anchors downtown with a band shell and fountain.
Do I need a jumbo loan in Birmingham?
You may, if the loan amount is above the conforming limit. Greg can compare jumbo and conforming options.
What school district covers Birmingham?
Birmingham Public Schools.
Does Birmingham have public golf?
Yes. The city runs two 9 hole courses, Lincoln Hills and Springdale.
What county is Birmingham in?
Oakland County.
Loan options
Home loans in Birmingham
Market and Census figures are public data shown with their source and date. They describe the area, not any one home. General information, not a commitment to lend.