At a Glance
Median Income
$50,114
$30,921 per capita
Home Value
$156,400
Zillow: $231,629
Median Rent
$720/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
259/100K
1,070/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Bean Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bean Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bean Station a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bean Station residents earn a median household income of $50,114 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,921. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,568 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bean Station is $156,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,629. Median rent is $720/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Bean Station reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,070/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Bean Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bean Station has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,990
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,114
Per Capita$30,921
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$4,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,400
Rent$720
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$231,629
Housing Units1,342
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent259/100K
Property1,070/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault259/100K
Burglary259/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,129 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed291 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bean Station was founded in 1996.
The median home in Bean Station was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 291 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.