At a Glance
Median Income
$88,653
$40,190 per capita
Home Value
$239,400
Zillow: $142,109
Median Rent
$902/mo
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beechwood a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beechwood residents earn a median household income of $88,653 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,190. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beechwood is $239,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,109. Median rent is $902/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
38.4% of adults in Beechwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beechwood has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,708
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,653
Per Capita$40,190
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$3,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,400
Rent$902
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$142,109
Housing Units1,478
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death14,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
Elevation256 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Beechwood was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.