Birmingham, Michigan (MI) has been selected as one of the most "Walkable Commnities" in the U.S.A.
If you get a chance to visit and see the quaint, upscale stores that line downtown Birminghamm, take a day and stroll. You will certainly have a memorable experience.
Homes match the rythmn and style of the community. Real Estate One and its "boutique brother" Max Broock Realtors currently have 272 homes listed in just the city of Birmingham.
Upscale homes like this 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. Luxe shops along with trendy restaurants, coffees bars, and theaters define downtown Birmingham. Residents love the mix of entertainment and home life the community offers.
But even now, with Michigan's challenging economy, Birmingham is not an inexpensive place to live.
The average home was listed at $690,000 and average sales were running at $325,000.
The median income for the city of Birmingham is $100,000 and their schools score high on national tests.
The population is just below 20,000 which gives this Detroit suburb a small town feel.
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.
The population tends to the young side; 35% are between the ages of 25-44; 26% between 45-65. They are also well educated. Over 38% hold bachelor's degrees and 25% have earned masters' degrees. Not surprisingly, Birmingham's public and private schools score high on standardized tests at all levels. Over 98% of high school graduate in this upscale town.
An active downtown draws residents and non-residents. With theaters, museums, and shopping, Birmingham, Michigan is a great place to spend a little time!
Currently Birmingham has a 23 month supply of homes for sale. Real estate there 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.
For more information, visit their Web site at http://www.birmingham.mi.us/. For a list of downtown activities, check out http://www.enjoybirmingham.com/.
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For more on the "walkability" of your town or current home, you can go to www.walkscore.com and put in the address. The walk score site uses Google maps to figure out what you could walk to and them gives that address a walkscore, based upon how many interesting things you could actually walk to from there.
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