Beaverton, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Lamar County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
184 Population 40/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $23,759 per capita
$103,800 Home Value $122,891 Zillow
$388 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 20.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $388/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Beaverton, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,458
25% below
$23,759 per capita
Home Value
$103,800
63% below
Zillow: $122,891
Median Rent
$388/mo
67% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.6%
472% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Beaverton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beaverton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
37%
Rent
33%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
572%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beaverton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beaverton residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,759. The unemployment rate stands at 20.6% (472% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 300 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beaverton is $103,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,891. Median rent is $388/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

10.8% of adults in Beaverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beaverton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population184
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$23,759
Unemployment20.6%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$474M
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$388
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$122,891
Housing Units102
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,036/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
Elevation353 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute21 min
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Beaverton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.