Michigan
Beaverton is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,036. Residents earn $31,625 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, Beaverton receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Beaverton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Beaverton is $31,625, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Beaverton is $102,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Beaverton is below the national average at 377 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,695 per 100,000, near the national average.
11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Beaverton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches, including 48.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,625 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,482 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $926 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,992 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 462 |
| County GDP | $699M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 87 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $102,900 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $173,129 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,069/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Total Violent | 376.7/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 376.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,694.9/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 282.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,412.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 94.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 723 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 977/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8807°N, 84.4877°W |
| County FIPS | 26051 |
Winner: Republican by 40.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.8% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 977/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 87 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |