Living in Beech Mountain, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beech Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
Beech Mountain has 987 residents with a median age of 61.7. The median household income is $90,855 (26% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $443,500, the median rent is $1,137/month.
Beech Mountain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Beech Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 987
- Median age
- 61.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $90,855State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $443,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,137/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Beech Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Beech Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beech Mountain the median home value is $443,500, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,910 a month in housing costs.
Beech Mountain median household income
The median household income in Beech Mountain is $90,855 and the income per person is $82,320. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Beech Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,416
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 78.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.92
78.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Beech Mountain has many vacation and second homes.
Beech Mountain demographics
- Population
- 987
- Median age
- 61.7
- Under 18
- 8.6%
- 65 and older
- 40.7%
- Households
- 515
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beech Mountain ›
Education in Beech Mountain
53.4% of adults 25 and older in Beech Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 26.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beech Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 30.2%
- Drive alone
- 52%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Beech Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Mountain | 987 | $90,855 | $443,500 | $1,137 |
| Banner Elk | 1,473 | $86,382 | $458,100 | $849 |
| Seven Devils | 425 | $111,667 | $426,900 | $1,583 |
| Sugar Mountain | 539 | $96,094 | $343,800 | $1,500 |
| Elk Park | 560 | $41,583 | $160,400 | $241 |
| Foscoe | 1,226 | $49,243 | $325,800 | $928 |
| Cove Creek | 1,629 | $52,847 | $295,700 | $1,601 |
| Newland | 866 | $46,006 | $241,700 | $792 |
| Linville | 291 | $75,833 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Beech Mountain, NC?
The median household income in Beech Mountain is $90,855, 26% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Beech Mountain?
The median home value in Beech Mountain is $443,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Beech Mountain?
The median gross rent in Beech Mountain is $1,137 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Beech Mountain, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Beech Mountain?
The median age in Beech Mountain is 61.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Beech Mountain?
The average commute to work in Beech Mountain is 27 minutes; 30.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beech Mountain?
The unemployment rate in Beech Mountain is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beech Mountain?
53.4% of adults in Beech Mountain 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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