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Beech Grove, IN


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Beech Grove, Indiana

Beech Grove, Indiana, in Marion county, is 4 miles SE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is located in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Beech Grove has a population of 14,880.

The People and Families of Beech Grove

In Beech Grove, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beech Grove had a median family income of $46,944.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Beech Grove Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in Beech Grove. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Beech Grove, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Beech Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Beech Grove Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Beech Grove Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Beech Grove Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Beech Grove, IN

Comparing Beech Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men79
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime66

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