Beecher, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
8,507 Population
$35,582 Median Income
$48,400 Home Value
$905 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
35.3 yrs Median Age
5.8% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
1.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.5
Education

People

Population8,507
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,447/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupBlack 62.1%

Economy

1.6/5
Median Income$35,582
Per Capita Income$22,893
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty Rate24.9%
County GDP$20,160M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$48,400
Zillow Value$41,786
Median Rent$905
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity52.5%
Diabetes18.9%
Depression26.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul23° / 71°
Rain33 in/yr
Snow40 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+84.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)20

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Work From Home3.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Beecher Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$35,582
Home Value$48,400
Median Rent$905
Poverty Rate24.9%
Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
Unemployment12.4%
Avg Temperature47.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population8,507
Population Density1,447 per sq mi
Median Age35.3 years
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 28.7% Black 62.1% Hispanic 3.1% Other 6.1%
White28.7%
Black or African American62.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.1%

Language

English Only94.5%
Spanish Speakers5.5%
English 94.5% Spanish 5.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.7%
Health Insurance92.0%

Income

53% below avg
Median Household Income$35,582
Per Capita Income$22,893
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,073
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate12.4%
Poverty Rate24.9%
Total Establishments (County)7,296
County GDP$20,160M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation723
Healthcare Facilities1,373
Retail Stores1,273
Manufacturing263
Total Establishments7,296

Industry Mix

Restaurants 723 Healthcare 1,373 Retail 1,273 Manufacturing 263

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,557
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,504

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.5 min
Work From Home3.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

83% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$48,400
Zillow Home Value Index$41,786

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$67,400
Price Per Sq Ft$46
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio93.1%
Price Drops47.4%
Active Inventory19

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied49.8%

Rental Costs

22% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$905

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,504
Effective Tax Rate (est.)11.37%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity52.5%
Diabetes18.9%
Heart Disease8.6%
High Blood Pressure46.5%
Asthma14.9%
COPD12.6%
Stroke6.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.9%
Physical Inactivity41.7%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)24.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)20.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.0%
Regular Checkup80.6%
Premature Death Rate12,112 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.8 / 10
Exercise Access85.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,373
Restaurants (County)723

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)51

Temperature

23°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average47.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation32.9 in
Annual Snowfall40.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation779 ft (237 m)
Land Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density1,447 per sq mi
Latitude43.0905°
Longitude-83.7045°
County FIPS26049

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.2%
D 51.4%

Democrat +4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
High School+84.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,447 per sq mi
Land Area5.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)20

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)51

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