Living in Beecher, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beecher · Census data 2020–2024
Beecher has 4,728 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $103,415 (24% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $269,500, the median rent is $1,078/month.
Beecher at a glance
- Population
- 4,728
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $103,415State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $269,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,078/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Beecher a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Beecher
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beecher the median home value is $269,500, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,100 a month in housing costs.
Beecher median household income
The median household income in Beecher is $103,415 and the income per person is $55,189. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Beecher: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,803
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.65
Beecher demographics
- Population
- 4,728
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,739
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beecher ›
Education in Beecher
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Beecher have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beecher
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Beecher vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher | 4,728 | $103,415 | $269,500 | $1,078 |
| Crete | 8,386 | $97,147 | $228,500 | $1,309 |
| Grant Park | 1,449 | $78,385 | $215,800 | $1,177 |
| Willowbrook | 1,913 | $89,773 | $280,700 | — |
| University Park | 7,306 | $73,844 | $153,200 | $1,649 |
| Monee | 5,108 | $91,969 | $240,500 | $1,477 |
| Steger | 9,418 | $66,575 | $156,700 | $1,076 |
| Plum Valley | 520 | $142,169 | $339,200 | — |
| Cedar Lake | 15,295 | $83,381 | $282,000 | $1,350 |
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What is the median household income in Beecher, IL?
The median household income in Beecher is $103,415, 24% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Beecher?
The median home value in Beecher is $269,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Beecher?
The median gross rent in Beecher is $1,078 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Beecher, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Beecher?
The median age in Beecher is 38.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Beecher?
The average commute to work in Beecher is 29 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beecher?
The unemployment rate in Beecher is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beecher?
23.1% of adults in Beecher have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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