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The Birches

Columbia, MD

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

143
Population
$143,750
Median Income
$600,539
Median Home Value
54.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 127
Robbery 25
Burglary 42
Larceny/Theft 88
Vehicle Theft 62

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$600,539
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
87.5%
Renter Occupied
12.5%
Vacant
2.4%

Cost of Living

50% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +46%
🛒 Food & Groceries +35%
🚗 Transportation +43%
🏥 Healthcare +25%
💡 Utilities +28%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

9.5%
High School+
26.2%
Bachelor's+
48.0%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
58.2%
Black/African American
24.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Asian
8.9%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
42° / 23°F
Summer (Jul)
87° / 64°F
🌧️
44.9"
Annual Rain
❄️
21.0"
Annual Snow

About The Birches

The Birches is a neighborhood located in Columbia, MD. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 143 residents with a median household income of $143,750 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities