The City of Birmingham is vibrant and prosperous, with a population of over 20,000. With charming tree-lined neighborhoods Birmingham has the feel of a small town as well as an affluent urban area. Birmingham has a lively, pedestrian-friendly downtown offering one of the midwest's premiere shopping districts. Comprised of more than 300 retailers, downtown Birmingham offers a wonderfully diverse assortment of fashion boutiques, restaurants, gift stores, jewelers, salons, spas, antique shops, and art galleries. Movie theatres and a centrally located park complete the city center. Located along Woodward Avenue, Michigan’s Main Street, Birmingham is centrally located within Oakland County and Metro Detroit.