At a Glance
Median Income
$101,957
$53,049 per capita
Home Value
$241,400
Zillow: $320,362
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
385/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
13.2% smoking rate
How Beecher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beecher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beecher 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
Beecher residents earn a median household income of $101,957 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,049. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beecher is $241,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,362. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Beecher reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 385/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Beecher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beecher has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,837
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,765/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,957
Per Capita$53,049
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,400
Rent$1,065
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$320,362
Housing Units1,913
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property385/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation737 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Beecher was founded in 1870.
The median home in Beecher was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.