Beech Grove 62 Average
Beech Grove Livability #420 ranked city in Indiana#15,194 ranked city in the USARanks better than 48% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Beech Grove

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

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What's it like Living in Beech Grove?

Beech Grove is a mid-sized city located in the state of Indiana. The city has a population of 15,148 inhabitants. Beech Grove has a population density of 3,390 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. If we look at the most recent Census, Beech Grove is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Black and Asian. Beech Grove is very likely to be a great place to live for singles as only 47%, of the population (over fifteen) are classified as married.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Beech Grove could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Indiana if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like crime, cost of living, health & safety and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Beech Grove and in the areas around Beech Grove is a much easier task.

Using data and statistics Beech Grove has received a livability score of 61 out of 100. This score is ranked in the 47th percentile when compared to all other cities. If we consider each of the categories individually, we see that Beech Grove ranks well for housing (A-). On a more negative note, Beech Grove does not have favorable grades for the following: amenities (F), education (D-) and employment (F). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.

A robust real estate market serves as a crucial economic indicator, reflecting the local area's strength, stability and the confidence of its residents. Beech Grove excels in the housing sector, scoring high marks based on factors such as median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability. These calculations suggest that the apartment rental and real estate market in the region is exceptionally healthy, highlighting the area's economic vitality and attractiveness to potential homebuyers and renters.

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Beech Grove is actually affordable. The median home price for Beech Grove homes is $108,800, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Beech Grove, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.4, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average.

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      Beech Grove transportation information

      Statistic Beech Grove Indiana National
      Average one way commute22min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.0%83.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.4%8.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.5%2.1%2.8%
      Working from home2.9%3.5%4.6%
      Source: The Beech Grove, IN data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).