Median Income
$54,063
28% lower than US avg
Home Value
$118,800
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$652
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.9%
60% lower than US avg
How Beach City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population650
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,512/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$31,567
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$5,338M
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$652
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$215,662
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity40.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation1,005 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+86.3%
School Score5.90
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.8%
Libraries12
Is Beach City a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Beach City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Beach City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Beach City is $54,063, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Beach City is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $652 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Beach City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Beach City has a population of 650 with a density of 1,512 people per square mile. The median age is 45.1 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).
Population
45.1yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Beach City vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Beach City vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Beach City is $54,063, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income: Beach City vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,063 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,567 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,482 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 2,444 |
| County GDP | $5,338M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Healthcare | 199 |
| Retail | 304 |
| Manufacturing | 206 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,578 |
| 31% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.85% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
The median home value in Beach City is $118,800, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $652 (44% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $215,662.
Home Values
| Census Median | $118,800 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $215,662 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $652 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,578 |
| 31% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.85% |
In Beach City, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.6% report depression. 29.6% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Beach City vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 89.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,807/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 199 |
Crime Rates: Beach City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
Safety Score
Beach City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,005 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6531°N, 81.5796°W |
| County FIPS | 39157 |