Beaver Creek, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Beaver Creek is a small town in Maryland with a population of 521.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
521 Population 453/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $84,268 per capita
$629,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $629,400
123% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 47.0%
39% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Beaver Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population521
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 43%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$84,268
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute44 min

Housing

Home Value$629,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation486 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute44 min
Libraries9

Is Beaver Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beaver Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Beaver Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beaver Creek is $629,400, making it a premium housing market at 123% above the U.S. median of $281,900.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 47.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Beaver Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Beaver Creek has a population of 521 with a density of 453 people per square mile. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (49.5%), with 43% White.

Population

521
Total Population
453
People / sq mi
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.8%
Female 58.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Beaver Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.3%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.7%
10% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Beaver Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beaver Creek is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Beaver Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$84,268
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.1 min
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Beaver Creek is $629,400, 123% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$629,400
123% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Rate0.59%
In Beaver Creek, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.6% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Beaver Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Checkup Rate77.4%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446

Crime Rates: Beaver Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Beaver Creek has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density453/sq mi
Coordinates39.5815°N, 77.6513°W
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 47.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.0%
39% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density453/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.1 min
Work from Home7.6%

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