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Birchwood Village, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Birchwood Village is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 960. Residents earn $156,653 per year, which is 108% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
960 Population 2,909/sq mi density
$156,653 Median Income $79,369 per capita
$461,800 Home Value
$1,806 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$156,653 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$461,800 home value, $1,806/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $156,653
108% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,800
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 62.7%
86% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,806
55% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.1%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.7%
94% lower than US avg

How Birchwood Village Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population960
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,909/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$156,653
Per Capita$79,369
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$17,078M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$461,800
Rent$1,806
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units410
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity31.1%
Uninsured4.8%
Smoking9.6%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation992 ft (302 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.3%
Libraries9

Is Birchwood Village a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Birchwood Village receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Birchwood Village stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Birchwood Village is $156,653, which is significantly higher than the national average — 108% above $75,149. This places Birchwood Village among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Birchwood Village is $461,800, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,806 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Birchwood Village is a highly educated community — 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Birchwood Village has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Birchwood Village has a population of 960 with a density of 2,909 people per square mile. The median age is 41.3 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.4%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 4.6% Black.

Population

960
Total Population
2,909
People / sq mi
41.3yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Birchwood Village vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Birchwood Village vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Birchwood Village is $156,653, which is 108% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Birchwood Village vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$156,653
108% above US avg
Per Capita Income$79,369
Avg Weekly Wage$1,167
IRS Avg AGI$112,241

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.7%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,011
County GDP$17,078M

Business (County)

Restaurants458
Healthcare845
Retail692
Manufacturing215

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,819
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone68.6%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Birchwood Village is $461,800, 64% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,806 (55% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$461,800
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,806
55% above US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.6%
Housing Units410
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,819
66% above US avg
Effective Rate1.26%
In Birchwood Village, 31.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.8% of residents lack health insurance. 9.6% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 15.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Birchwood Village vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.1%
3% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure24.4%
Asthma9.2%
COPD3.4%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.6%
31% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress13.7%
Physical Distress8.5%
Short Sleep23.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Uninsured4.8%
44% below US avg
Checkup Rate73.7%
Dental Visits76.7%
Premature Death4,820/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access94.6%
Healthcare Facilities845
Birchwood Village has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.2 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches
13% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation992 ft (302 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,909/sq mi
Coordinates45.0600°N, 92.9780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27163
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 62.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.9-point margin. 96.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.6%
D 53.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+62.7%
86% above US avg
High School+98.7%
Graduate Degree+24.9%
School Test Score6.08
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,909/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities845
Restaurants458
Retail Stores692

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone68.6%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home23.8%

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