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Living in Birch Bay

In Birch Bay, unemployment is 3.7% (2024).

Residents of Birch Bay numbered 10,115 at the end of 2020. Birch Bay registered an unemployment rate of 3.71% at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 1,069 at the end of 2024.

Last checked 2026-10-0721 sources

Population10,115people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median gross salary3,814EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables
Median rent1,129EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records
Unemployment rate3.71%country median 4.6% — 19% belowOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Birch Bay?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Birch Bay.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Birch Bay recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet14Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan15Official · national market
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,477 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,129 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records2Official

Is Birch Bay a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker36%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 26–46%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–71%
Student37%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 26–48%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–70%
Retirement36%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 23–49%

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Birch Bay?

The median gross salary is about 3,814 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Birch Bay?

The unemployment rate is about 3.7 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.71 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Birch Bay is 3.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,814 EUR/month31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official
Unemployment rate3.71 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official

What does a salary buy in Birch Bay?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Birch Bay median gross pay: €3,814 (2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables, 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€1,421of €2,980 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,980
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,477
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,421
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Birch Bay. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Birch Bay. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents280.1 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release4Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Birch Bay when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Birch Bay's nearest airport was BLI, 21 km away and offered 9 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport9 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights7Official
Distance to the nearest major airport21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)BLI3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Birch Bay. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Birch Bay.

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Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 4.1°C in January and 17.8°C in July. Birch Bay's monthly precipitation totalled 156.7 mm in January and 29 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.06 · Feb 8.72 · Mar 11.17 · Apr 14.22 · May 17.78 · Jun 20.28 · Jul 22.67 · Aug 22.61 · Sep 19.39 · Oct 14.11 · Nov 9.78 · Dec 6.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information6Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.06 · Feb 1.44 · Mar 3.17 · Apr 5.5 · May 8.5 · Jun 11.17 · Jul 12.83 · Aug 12.72 · Sep 10.22 · Oct 6.67 · Nov 3.28 · Dec 1.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information6Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4.06 · Feb 5.06 · Mar 7.17 · Apr 9.89 · May 13.17 · Jun 15.72 · Jul 17.78 · Aug 17.67 · Sep 14.78 · Oct 10.39 · Nov 6.56 · Dec 4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information6Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 156.7 · Feb 85.6 · Mar 106.9 · Apr 75.44 · May 65.28 · Jun 49.02 · Jul 28.96 · Aug 28.7 · Sep 56.39 · Oct 111.5 · Nov 154.4 · Dec 143 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information6Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In United States: Everett ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Saanich (Canada) ±0.8 °C, Werl (Germany) ±0.8 °C, Reims (France) ±0.9 °C, Heide (Germany) ±1.2 °C, Meldorf (Germany) ±1.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Birch Bay's total area was 44.2 km² at the end of 2025. Birch Bay had a population density of 245 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Birch Bay?

The published population was 10,115 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 202013

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area44.24 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)11Official
Foreign-resident share9.86 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,069 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Population density245 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Population10,115 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 202013Official

Alternatives for people set on Birch Bay

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Cities near Birch Bay

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

White Rock Canada · 10.6 km away
Salary
3,731 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Birch Bay, nearest in population first.

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Rotonda West10,114 residentsLincoln City10,117 residentsKennett10,118 residentsAuburn10,110 residentsHermantown10,110 residentsExeter10,122 residents

How does Birch Bay compare?

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Is Birch Bay part of Bellingham?

Birch Bay is in the published commuting zone of Bellingham; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Bellingham city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source10

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Birch Bay?

The published population was 10,115 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

What is the typical salary in Birch Bay?

The median gross salary is about 3,814 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables.

What is the unemployment rate in Birch Bay?

The unemployment rate is about 3.7 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Birch Bay?

1,069 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Birch Bay a good place to live?

Birch Bay may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Birch Bay part of Bellingham?

Birch Bay is in the published commuting zone of Bellingham; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Birch Bay?

Blaine, White Rock, Ferndale, Lynden, Aldergrove are near Birch Bay. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-09-13
  10. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
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  1. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  3. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  5. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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