At a Glance
Median Income
$121,154
$50,312 per capita
Home Value
$214,900
Zillow: $162,217
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Beech Mountain Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beech Mountain Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beech Mountain Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beech Mountain Lakes residents earn a median household income of $121,154 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,312. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beech Mountain Lakes is $214,900 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,217. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
40.8% of adults in Beech Mountain Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beech Mountain Lakes has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,920
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,239/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,154
Per Capita$50,312
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,900
Rent
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$162,217
Housing Units811
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,099 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Beech Mountain Lakes was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.