At a Glance
Median Income
$67,857
$33,720 per capita
Home Value
$74,500
Zillow: $195,340
Median Rent
$533/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.6% smoking rate
How Beardsley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beardsley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beardsley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beardsley residents earn a median household income of $67,857 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,720. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 315 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beardsley is $74,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,340. Median rent is $533/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.6% of adults in Beardsley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beardsley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population226
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,857
Per Capita$33,720
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$563M
Avg Weekly Wage$871
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,500
Rent$533
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$195,340
Housing Units112
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death15,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation1,095 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Beardsley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.