Beechwood, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Allegan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,736 Population 1,512/sq mi density
$68,484 Median Income $37,624 per capita
$231,500 Home Value $359,820 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$68,484 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$231,500 home value, $819/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Beechwood, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,484
9% below
$37,624 per capita
Home Value
$231,500
18% below
Zillow: $359,820
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
367% above
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Beechwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
82%
Rent
70%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
467%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beechwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beechwood residents earn a median household income of $68,484 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,624. The unemployment rate stands at 16.8% (367% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,678 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beechwood is $231,500 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,820. Median rent is $819/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

26.3% of adults in Beechwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beechwood has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population2,736
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,512/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$68,484
Per Capita$37,624
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$6,699M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,500
Rent$819
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$359,820
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation605 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Beechwood was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.