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Birchwood, WI

Birchwood, WI.

Population: 2,264 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$362,508
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+97.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$364,625
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.5 in
Annual snowfall
55.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (36 mi)
Nearest airport
Lilac Time Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sawyer County Airport (HYR) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+71 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Median annual property tax
$2,531
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,369
Average weekly wage
$816
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
136

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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