At a Glance
Median Income
$92,708
$28,802 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $219,696
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
18.8% smoking rate
How Beech Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beech Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beech Bluff a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beech Bluff residents earn a median household income of $92,708 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,802. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,988 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beech Bluff is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,696. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
3.3% of adults in Beech Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beech Bluff has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population511
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,708
Per Capita$28,802
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$219,696
Housing Units177
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation420 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed217 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Beech Bluff was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.