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Birchwood Lakes, PA
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Birchwood Lakes, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Birchwood Lakes a Good Place to Live?
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.