When it comes to determining the population and steets of a city, there are several metrics to consider. The overall crime rate for Bloomfield Hills is low, making it a great place to raise a family. The city has a low population density and is home to many college educated adults. It also has a high rate of homeowner-occupied single-family homes, a sign of stability in the community.
The city's population consists of over 16,700 residents. Twenty-nine percent of residents were under the age of eighteen, while 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24. One in five households is headed by a woman and 5.7% are headed by a man. Twenty-four percent of households are non-families. Another twenty-one percent of households are made up of single adults.
The Bloomfield Hills area is home to many private schools. Several of these schools are located in the city limits. There are three nonsectarian churches in Bloomfield Hills. The city limits are home to the Cranbrook School, a nonsectarian Christian school that was consecrated in 1928 as part of George Booth's plan for the Cranbrook Educational Community. The Bloomfield Hills United Church of Christ, meanwhile, was originally founded in Birmingham and moved to its current location at 1000 Cranbrook Road. In the suburbs, St. Hugo of the Hills is a Roman Catholic church funded by the MacManus family in honor of their deceased children.
Berkley, a neighboring suburb of Detroit, has a population of about fifteen thousand people. Residents earn an average annual income of $77,000, while homes in the area are valued at over $225,000. Its large community center and neighborhood parks are popular among residents. The city also hosts an annual Summerfest and Art Bash festival. The latter features new car models cruising through the city, and local vendors selling art and merchandise. These events draw over 10,000 attendees.