Cost of Living in Birchwood Lakes, PA

With a cost of living index of 90, Birchwood Lakes, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 7% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Birchwood Lakes is a small community of 1,255 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Birchwood Lakes's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,401 (6% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $171,900 (44% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Birchwood Lakes is $52,164, which is 31% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 32% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Birchwood Lakes. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.1°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 30°F. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches spread over roughly 150 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.