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Birchwood Lakes, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,255 Population 1,004/sq mi density
$52,164 Median Income $34,163 per capita
$171,900 Home Value $341,262 Zillow
$1,401 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
100 Violent Crime/100K 2,410 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,164 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, $1,401/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Birchwood Lakes, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,164
31% below
$34,163 per capita
Home Value
$171,900
39% below
Zillow: $341,262
Median Rent
$1,401/mo
20% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
100/100K
74% below
2,410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Birchwood Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
61%
Rent
120%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
203%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birchwood Lakes a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Birchwood Lakes residents earn a median household income of $52,164 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,163. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Birchwood Lakes is $171,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,262. Median rent is $1,401/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Birchwood Lakes reports 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,410/100K.

Education

22.9% of adults in Birchwood Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Birchwood Lakes has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,255
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,164
Per Capita$34,163
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,900
Rent$1,401
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$341,262
Housing Units826
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent100/100K
Property2,410/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,061 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute49 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Birchwood Lakes was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.