What are the schools like in Bloomfield Hills, MI?

Bloomfield Hills is served primarily by Bloomfield Hills Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Bloomfield Hills?

The median household income in Bloomfield Hills, MI is $200,054 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Bloomfield Hills, MI?

Bloomfield Hills has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bloomfield Hills, MI affordable or expensive?

Bloomfield Hills's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bloomfield Hills is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $933,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bloomfield Hills, MI?

Bloomfield Hills has a violent crime rate of 114.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 596.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bloomfield Hills, MI a Good Place to Live?

Bloomfield Hills is a small town of 4,402 in Michigan, with a median household income of $200,054 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Bloomfield Hills stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Bloomfield Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bloomfield Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Bloomfield Hills's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bloomfield Hills costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bloomfield Hills, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$933,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$200,054	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bloomfield Hills's violent crime rate is 114.8 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

114.8 /100k

Property Crime

596.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bloomfield Hills is served primarily by Bloomfield Hills Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bloomfield Hills, MI	National Avg
School District	Bloomfield Hills Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	76.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bloomfield Hills sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bloomfield Hills, MI
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	33.9"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bloomfield Hills, MI	National Avg
Population	4,402	—
Median Age	50.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	28.9%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Bloomfield Hills

Bloomfield Hills, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48304

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomfield Hills, MI affordable or expensive?

Bloomfield Hills's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bloomfield Hills roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $933,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Bloomfield Hills, MI?

Bloomfield Hills's violent crime rate is 114.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 596.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bloomfield Hills?

Public schools in Bloomfield Hills are operated by Bloomfield Hills Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 76.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bloomfield Hills, MI a good place to live?

Bloomfield Hills, MI has a population of 4,402, a median household income of $200,054, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bloomfield Hills?

Bloomfield Hills averages 31.3°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bloomfield Hills?

Bloomfield Hills, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48304.

What is the population of Bloomfield Hills?

The population of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is 4,402 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bloomfield Hills?

Key numbers for living in Bloomfield Hills: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $933,000, median household income $200,054, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bloomfield Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.