At a Glance
Median Income
$117,700
$41,568 per capita
Home Value
$404,100
Zillow: $547,395
Violent Crime
1,448/100K
3,052/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Beaver Dam Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beaver Dam Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beaver Dam Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beaver Dam Lake residents earn a median household income of $117,700 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,568. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beaver Dam Lake is $404,100 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $547,395. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Beaver Dam Lake reports 1,448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 281% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,052/100K.
Education
42.3% of adults in Beaver Dam Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaver Dam Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,361
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,377/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$117,700
Per Capita$41,568
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$404,100
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$547,395
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,448/100K
Property3,052/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation335 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute38 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Beaver Dam Lake was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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