At a Glance
Median Income
$156,653
$79,369 per capita
Home Value
$461,800
Zillow: $468,669
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.7%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
9.6% smoking rate
How Birchwood Village Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Birchwood Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Birchwood Village a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Birchwood Village residents earn a median household income of $156,653 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,369. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,011 business establishments, including 458 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Birchwood Village is $461,800 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,669. Median rent is $1,806/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
62.7% of adults in Birchwood Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Birchwood Village has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population960
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,909/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$156,653
Per Capita$79,369
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$17,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,167
Housing
A+
Home Value$461,800
Rent$1,806
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$468,669
Housing Units410
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation992 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Birchwood Village was built in 1971.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 458 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.