Beechwood, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,736 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,484 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$231,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$734 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa County
3
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
4
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa County
2
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
3
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 23
Feb 2 14 25
Mar 2 7 35
Apr 2 1 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 4 40
Dec 2 17 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MI State Senate District 31, MI State House District 86, MI
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Schools

Vanderbilt Charter Academy
1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Woodside Elementary School
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Hope College
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Grand Valley State University
16 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Holland Community Hospital
2 miles, S • 5 star
Metro Health Hospital
21 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Muskegon County Airport
26 miles, N • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
31 miles, E • 2.3 star
South Bend International Airport
76 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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