Birchwood Village, Minnesota
Birchwood Village Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Birchwood Village, Washington County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Birchwood Village at a glance?
Birchwood Village is a east metro city in Washington County, home to 838 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 838 (Census 2024 estimate; -2.7% since 2020)
- Median home value: $462,800, 10% higher than the Washington County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $156,563, 36% higher than Washington County
- Homeownership: 86.7% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 31 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 34 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: White Bear Lake School District covers about 100% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
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Where can I find Birchwood Village homes for sale?
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Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Birchwood Village homes are listed under ZIP code 55110, which also covers nearby areas.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Birchwood Village sell for?
Homes sold in Birchwood Village in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
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This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Birchwood Village home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Birchwood Village was $575,000, up 76.9% from the year before, with 1 homes sold.
- Median sale price$575,000+76.9% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold1past 12 months
- Days on market8past 12 months
- Months of supply0end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Birchwood Village market report
Living in
What's it like living in Birchwood Village, MN?
The answer
Birchwood Village is a east metro city, and it's about 31 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 23 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 92.5% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1971, and 86.7% of households own their home.
Demographics · Birchwood Village, MN
Who lives in Birchwood Village?
According to the Census Bureau, Birchwood Village's median household income is $156,563, 36% higher than the Washington County median (Washington County: $115,345). The median age is 41.4, 86.7% of households own their home and 64.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap. Birchwood Village is small, so these survey figures rest on few responses and can have wide margins of error.
Population trend
How fast is Birchwood Village growing?
Birchwood Village's population shrank 2.7% between 2020 and 2024, from 861 to 838 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 860 |
| 2021 | 856 |
| 2022 | 847 |
| 2023 | 836 |
| 2024 | 838 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Birchwood Village address?
- White Bear Lake School Districtabout 100% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does Birchwood Village look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55110 covers most of Birchwood Village.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55110 | 99% | $360,500 | $101,296 | 79% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in Birchwood Village?
Birchwood Village has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away. One lake of 10 acres or more touches Birchwood Village; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- White Bear Lake2,428 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Birchwood Village?
Birchwood Village residents' average one-way commute is 24.5 minutes (Census ACS). 66.6% drive alone, 0.9% take public transit and 24.9% work from home.
Drive times from Birchwood Village
- 31 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 23 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 34 minMSP Airport
- 38 minMall of America
- 28 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Birchwood Village residents work?
The largest share of employed Birchwood Village residents work in education, health care and social assistance (23.1%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (14.2%). The unemployment rate averaged 2% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance23.1%
- Professional, scientific and management services14.2%
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food13.7%
- Manufacturing12.4%
- Finance, insurance and real estate11.2%
- Construction7.9%
City comparison
How does Birchwood Village compare to Mahtomedi, Willernie and White Bear Lake?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Birchwood Village, side by side.
| Metric | Birchwood Village | Mahtomedi | Willernie | White Bear Lake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 838 | 8,199 | 512 | 23,479 |
| Change since 2020 | -2.7% | +0.7% | -1.5% | -5.6% |
| Median home value | $463K | $476K | $331K | $332K |
| Median household income | $157K | $123K | $86K | $84K |
| Median gross rent | $1,681 | $1,694 | $1,322 | $1,601 |
| Homeowners | 86.7% | 82.6% | 70.1% | 67.8% |
| Median age | 41.4 | 43.2 | 37.7 | 41.9 |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 23.6 min | 26 min | 22 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 31 min | 32 min | 31 min | 27 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Birchwood Village home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Birchwood Village's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in Birchwood Village
What's required to sell a home in Birchwood Village?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Birchwood Village; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.
Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds
Is Birchwood Village right for you?
Who should buy a home in Birchwood Village?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. White Bear Lake School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to Birchwood Village?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Washington County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
This weekend's open houses
Can you tour Birchwood Village homes this weekend?
Found a Birchwood Village home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.
Birchwood Village FAQ
What do Birchwood Village buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Birchwood Village?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Birchwood Village at $462,800, 10% higher than the Washington County median (Washington County: $422,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Birchwood Village homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Birchwood Village, MN?
About 838 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 2.7% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Birchwood Village?
White Bear Lake School District (about 100% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Birchwood Village from downtown Minneapolis?
About 31 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 23 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 24.5 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Birchwood Village a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Birchwood Village has a median household income of $156,563, 86.7% homeownership and a 24.5-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in Birchwood Village?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,681 a month, compared with $1,710 in Washington County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Birchwood Village?
55110 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
How long does it take to close on a home in Birchwood Village?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does Birchwood Village require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Birchwood Village. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to Birchwood Village?
Drive times from Birchwood Village in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
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