Beech Grove, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Marion County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
15,082 Population 3,374/sq mi density
$49,452 Median Income $29,484 per capita
$169,500 Home Value $193,393 Zillow
$978 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
279 Violent Crime/100K 1,646 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,452 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $978/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Beech Grove, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,452
34% below
$29,484 per capita
Home Value
$169,500
40% below
Zillow: $193,393
Median Rent
$978/mo
16% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
27% below
1,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
35% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Beech Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
60%
Rent
84%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beech Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beech Grove residents earn a median household income of $49,452 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,484. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,522 business establishments, including 2,360 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beech Grove is $169,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,393. Median rent is $978/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Beech Grove reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,646/100K.

Education

22.0% of adults in Beech Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beech Grove has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population15,082
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density3,374/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,452
Per Capita$29,484
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$135,593M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,465

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,500
Rent$978
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$193,393
Housing Units7,066
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent279/100K
Property1,646/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,610/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation814 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries27

Did You Know?

The median home in Beech Grove was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 2,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 139 fatal vehicle crashes.