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Beech Grove, IN


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Beech Grove, Indiana

Introduction to 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.

Beech Grove History

The area that is presently known as Beech Grove was merely a rural section of Marion County at the turn of the twentieth century. It was originally founded as a company town that served as the repair facility for a local railroad. The area was named Beech Grove because of the abundance of Beech trees in the area. It was officially incorporated in 1906.

Beech Grove and nearby Attractions

  • Indiana State Museum
  • National Art Museum of Sport
  • Sarah Shank Golf Course
  • White River State Park
  • Beech Grove Park

Things To Do In Beech Grove

Beech Grove has a number of parks that provide excellent facilities for the people of Beech Grove. The parks have picnic shelters, beautiful creeks and playgrounds. They also have basketball courts, volleyball courts, softball and baseball fields and a skateboarding park. Band concerts and other special events are also organized regularly at the various parks.

Beech Grove Transportation

Indianapolis International is the closest major airport to Beech Gorve.

Beech Grove Higher Education

The University of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech State College and Indiana University are nearby.

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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