Birch Hills, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,066 Population 1,157/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $53,600 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$780 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $780/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Birch Hills, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,500
4% above
$53,600 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
38% below
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
65% below
30.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
10.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
34°F

How Birch Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Birch Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
62%
Rent
67%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birch Hills a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Birch Hills residents earn a median household income of $78,500 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,600. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Birch Hills is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $780/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.0% of adults in Birch Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 30.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Birch Hills has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,066
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,157/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$53,600
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty10.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,031

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$780
Ownership82.2%
Housing Units450
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation1,516 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute34 min