Bloomfield Hills

 

Bloomfield Hills is a city located in Metro Detroit’s northern suburbs in Oakland County, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Detroit. The city of Bloomfield Hill’s is almost completely bordered by Bloomfield Township and conveniently located to Birmingham.

 

Bloomfield Hills is a community of residents that value strongly the traditions of quiet, rural residential properties. The community is the home to the internationally renowned Cranbrook Institute of Science and Art where residents can stroll through the incredible house & gardens or view the exhibits at the museum. Golf enthusiast can hit the links at the exclusive Bloomfield Hills Country Club and the Stonycroft Hills Club. Residents also enjoy the popular Bloomfield Open Hunt Club a private club offering equestrian, swimming, tennis, and banquet dining for members.

 

🌳 Parks & Outdoors

• Cranbrook House & Gardens: 40 acres of formal gardens, fountains, walking paths, seasonal events, and tours 

• Stage Nature Center: 100 acre reserve with trails, educational programs, wildlife viewing 

• Forest Lake Country Club: Golf, tennis, walking paths in a private setting 

• Local Green Spaces: Several small wooded parks and conservation areas scattered throughout the city

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🏊 Pools & Fitness

• No public municipal pool—residents typically join private clubs like Forest Lake Country Club or use nearby YMCA or fitness facilities in surrounding towns.

• Outdoor recreation options are available through Cranbrook and nearby township parks.

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🍽️ Dining & Local Favorites

• Bill’s Restaurant: Brunch and classic American fare near Cranbrook

• Streetside Seafood: Casual seafood spot close to Cranbrook

• Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood: Elegant steakhouse on Woodward Ave

• Joe Muer Seafood: Refined dining, long-standing regional favorite

• Ghost Modern Mexican, Zalman’s on Woodward, Lemon Grass, Madam: Higher-end casual ethnic options

• Reflections Café (Cranbrook Institute of Science): Light fare in a museum setting

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🏛️ Amenities & Community Life

• Cranbrook Educational Community: Museums, art center, science institute, public events, and gardens

• Highly Ranked Schools: Bloomfield Hills School District is consistently top-tier in the state

• Private & International Education: Includes International Academy IB programs , French School of Detroit campus, and Academy of the Sacred Heart (infant–Grade 12)

• Community Feel: Quiet, tightly-knit neighborhood with cultural enrichment at Cranbrook; low crime and active civic engagement

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🏡 Housing & Lifestyle

• Population & Affluence: ~4,410 residents; median age ~49; median household income ~$200 k; median property value ~$943 k

• Market Snapshot: 88.7% owner-occupied homes, with a median home value near $943k; average household income ~$350k; low rental rate

• Home Styles: Large, estate-style properties on wooded lots; many built mid-century (1970s). Housing spans more modest mid-century ranches to multi-million-dollar estates

• Demographics: Predominantly white (~85%), average household size ~2.6, high citizenship (~93%), low poverty (~3.6%)

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🎒 Schools & Family Life

• Bloomfield Hills Public Schools: Includes several elementary schools, North/South Hills Middles, and Bloomfield Hills High School (est. 2013, ~1,567 students)

• International Academy: IB-focused secondary education in township

• Academy of the Sacred Heart: Prestigious private Catholic school (infant–Grade 12)

• Cranbrook Art Academy: Higher-ed art academy awarding degrees; cultural programming open to public

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🧭 Commuting & Location

• Proximity: Just east of Bloomfield Township & Birmingham; ~20 mi north of Detroit with access via Woodward Ave and I-75

• Commute: Most residents drive—average commute ~20.6 minutes; walking and biking are less common due to estate zoning patterns

• Transit: No direct SMART routes; nearest services in adjacent Birmingham & Bloomfield Township