Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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| Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bloomfield Hills |
| Settlement type | City |
| Pushpin label | Bloomfield Hills |
| Coordinates | 42, 35, 01, N... |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name1 | Michigan |
| Subdivision name2 | Oakland |
| Established title | Settled |
| Established date | 1820s |
| Established title1 | Incorporated (village) |
| Established date1 | 1927 |
| Established title2 | Incorporated (city) |
| Established date2 | 1932 |
| Government type | Council–manager |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Sarah McClure |
| Leader title1 | City manager |
| Leader name1 | David Hendrickson |
| Area total sq mi | 4.97 |
| Area land sq mi | 4.94 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.03 |
| Elevation ft | 833 |
| Population total | 4152 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population density sq mi | 840.5 |
| Timezone | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 48301–48304 |
| Area code | 248 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 26-09180 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0621517 |
| Website | www.bloomfieldhillsmi.net |
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. It is an affluent northern suburb of Detroit, located within Oakland County, Michigan. The city is renowned for its expansive estates, significant architectural landmarks, and as the home of the prestigious Cranbrook Educational Community. Governed by a council–manager government, it maintains a low-density, residential character with a high standard of living.
History
The area was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi people before European settlement began in the 1820s, spurred by land surveys following the Treaty of Detroit. Early development was primarily agricultural, with the community known as "Bloomfield Center." Its transformation began with the arrival of George Gough Booth, publisher of *The Detroit News*, who established his estate and the Cranbrook Educational Community in the early 20th century. The community incorporated as a village in 1927 and as a city in 1932, deliberately avoiding the streetcar lines and industrial development that shaped neighboring areas like Pontiac, Michigan and Birmingham, Michigan. Key figures like Eliel Saarinen and his son Eero Saarinen were commissioned for major projects, cementing its reputation for architectural excellence and planned exclusivity.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.97 square miles, nearly all of which is land. It is situated in southeastern Oakland County, Michigan, bordered by Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan and the city of Birmingham, Michigan. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills, mature woodlands, and numerous small lakes, including Square Lake and Upper Long Lake. Major thoroughfares include Lahser Road, Telegraph Road, and Woodward Avenue, which connects it directly to downtown Detroit.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 4,152, with a population density of about 840 people per square mile. The city is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States, with a high median household income and a high per capita income. The racial makeup is predominantly White, with smaller populations of Asian, Black, and Hispanic residents. A significant proportion of housing units are single-family homes on large lots, with a high rate of homeownership.
Education
The city is world-famous for the Cranbrook Educational Community, a National Historic Landmark campus that includes the Cranbrook Schools, the Cranbrook Academy of Art, and the Cranbrook Institute of Science. Public school students are served by the Bloomfield Hills Schools district, which operates Bloomfield Hills High School and the innovative International Academy. Other notable institutions include the private Brother Rice High School and Academy of the Sacred Heart. The city also hosts the Bloomfield Township Public Library.
Notable people
Bloomfield Hills has been home to numerous prominent individuals from business, arts, and sports. Automotive executives like John Dodge, Horace Dodge, and Alfred P. Sloan have resided here. Other notable residents include musician Mitch Ryder, hockey legend Gordie Howe, and businessman Manuel Moroun. Figures from the arts, such as architect Eero Saarinen and painter Zoltan Sepeshy, were closely associated with the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Contemporary residents have included businessman Dan Gilbert and fashion designer Kate Spade.
Points of interest
The premier attraction is the Cranbrook Educational Community, featuring the Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook House and Gardens, and the Cranbrook Institute of Science. Significant architectural works include the Saarinen House, the Christ Church Cranbrook designed by Bertram Goodhue, and the Eliel Saarinen-designed Kingswood School. The city is also home to the Bloomfield Open Hunt Club and the Bloomfield Hills Country Club. Nearby cultural attractions include the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Michigan and the Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Center.
Category:Cities in Michigan Category:Oakland County, Michigan