At a Glance
Median Income
$51,875
$21,142 per capita
Home Value
$54,200
Zillow: $133,029
Median Rent
$469/mo
11.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
33.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
25.1% smoking rate
How Birch Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Birch Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Birch Hill a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Birch Hill residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,142. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Birch Hill is $54,200 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,029. Median rent is $469/month, with 11.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
0.0% of adults in Birch Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Birch Hill has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population279
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$21,142
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.8%
County GDP$929M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,200
Rent$469
Ownership29.3%
Zillow$133,029
Housing Units125
Rent Burden11.3%
Health
Obesity47.4%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,410/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,080 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Birch Hill was built in 1990.
22.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.