Compare cities · September 2026
Birchwood Village vs. Lake St. Croix Beach
Homes in Birchwood Village sold for a median $575,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 61% more than in Lake St. Croix Beach ($357,450). Homes sold faster in Birchwood Village: 8 days on market on average, against 82 in Lake St. Croix Beach. Birchwood Village's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1971 against 1964. Birchwood Village is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 31 minutes by car, against 41. The two are about 14 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Birchwood Village | Lake St. Croix Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $575,000 | $357,450 |
| Change from a year earlier | +76.9% | −12.3% |
| Homes sold | 1 | 8 |
| Days on market | 8 | 82 |
| Share of original list price | 104.5% | 96.2% |
| Price per square foot | $227 | $260 |
| New listings | 3 | 11 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 0 | 1 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 0.0 | 0.9 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Birchwood Village | Lake St. Croix Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $462,800 | $363,800 |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1964 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 93% | 99% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87% | 97% |
| Median rent | $1,681 | $1,563 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Birchwood Village | Lake St. Croix Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 838 | 1,005 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi | 0.6 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 31 min | 41 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 23 min | 30 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 34 min | 40 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 38 min | 41 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 28 min | 40 min |
| Average commute to work | 24.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 1 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Birchwood Village
School districts: White Bear Lake School District
Largest lakes: White Bear Lake (2,428 acres)
Lake St. Croix Beach
School districts: Stillwater Area Public School District
How we compare places: by their homes, housing market and location only, from public sources, never by who lives there. Medians describe the middle home; both places have homes well above and below them.
Quick answers
Birchwood Village or Lake St. Croix Beach?
Is Birchwood Village or Lake St. Croix Beach more expensive?
Birchwood Village. The median sale price was $575,000 there and $357,450 in Lake St. Croix Beach over the 12 months through September 2026, according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update. The median is the middle sale, so both have homes well above and below it.
Where do homes sell faster, Birchwood Village or Lake St. Croix Beach?
Birchwood Village: 8 days on market on average against 82, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Birchwood Village, about 31 minutes by car in light traffic (41 from Lake St. Croix Beach). To downtown Saint Paul: 23 minutes from Birchwood Village, 30 from Lake St. Croix Beach.
How far apart are Birchwood Village and Lake St. Croix Beach?
About 14 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Birchwood Village or Lake St. Croix Beach?
Birchwood Village has more: 1 lakes of 10+ acres touch Birchwood Village (largest: White Bear Lake) and 0 touch Lake St. Croix Beach, by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Birchwood Village and Lake St. Croix Beach?
Birchwood Village: White Bear Lake School District. Lake St. Croix Beach: Stillwater Area Public School District. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Birchwood Village or Lake St. Croix Beach?
It depends on your budget, the kind of home you want and where you need to get to each day. This page compares the homes, prices and locations; a Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both and walk you through what's selling now.
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