Beaverton, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gladwin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,036 Population 977/sq mi density
$31,625 Median Income $23,482 per capita
$102,900 Home Value $179,935 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
170 Violent Crime/100K 1,531 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$31,625 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$102,900 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Beaverton, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,625
58% below
$23,482 per capita
Home Value
$102,900
63% below
Zillow: $179,935
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
55% below
1,531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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
42%
Home Value
37%
Rent
54%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beaverton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beaverton residents earn a median household income of $31,625 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,482. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beaverton is $102,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,935. Median rent is $625/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Beaverton reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,531/100K.

Education

11.8% of adults in Beaverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beaverton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,036
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density977/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$31,625
Per Capita$23,482
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,900
Rent$625
Ownership47.0%
Zillow$179,935
Housing Units546
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent170/100K
Property1,531/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,069/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation723 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Beaverton was founded in 1863.
The median home in Beaverton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.