About
Life in Beech Grove
Life in Beech Grove is fundamentally suburban and car-dependent, though it's more affordable than many Indianapolis metro alternatives—median home values hover around $182,600 and median rent sits at $1,091 monthly, which means your paycheck stretches further here than in trendier nearby neighborhoods. The job market is solid with a 3.7% unemployment rate, and your commute averages just 20.7 minutes, though most residents drive; IndyGo bus routes exist but are limited. This is a small, tight-knit community of about 15,000 people where you'll see familiar faces at the local restaurants (34 options scattered throughout), the Beech Grove Public Library branch, or at Hornet sporting events—the high school basketball teams draw genuine pride, and there's real community investment in local schools and youth athletics.
Beech Grove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Foreign-Born
2.1%
Broadband Internet
91.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.1% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Beech Grove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Beech Grove, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (17.1%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
44.3%
of households
Married Couples
31.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for IN
Rent, home values, and income in Beech Grove
In Beech Grove, home values are 16% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,805
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $189,925 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Beech Grove and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Marion County, which includes Beech Grove, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Beech Grove: Marion County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marion County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Beech Grove is about 2% of Marion County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Beech Grove Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute21.2 min avg
How Beech Grove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Beech Grove, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 29% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Beech Grove runs 29% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
233.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,389.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Beech Grove Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marion County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marion County, which includes Beech Grove, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $551,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.3M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.6M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $68,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $113,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,200 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marion County, county-wide
Beech Grove is about 2% of Marion County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marion County, which includes Beech Grove, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
146
per year
Moderate Days
214
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Marion County, county-wide
Beech Grove is about 2% of Marion County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Beech Grove has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.6"
Annual Snowfall
25.5"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.34" |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 3.71" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.46" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.99" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 5.42" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.87" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.21" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.23" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.44" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.27" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Beech Grove
Uninsured
7.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Beech Grove's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Indianapolis
Community Hospital East
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Indianapolis
Neurodiagnostic Institute
Psychiatric · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Indianapolis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Beech Grove
Beech Grove's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Beech Grove (within 15 miles)
Indiana University-Indianapolis
6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,830 students · in-state tuition $10,762 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,990 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,317 students · in-state tuition $49,890 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,535 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,005 students · in-state tuition $38,308 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,791 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,266 students · in-state tuition $42,100 · 60% graduate · median earnings $64,806 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Indiana
14.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 144 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 49% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 94 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Beech Grove
Beech Grove has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (94 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Beech Grove
Beech Grove Branch Library
1102 Main Street, Beech Grove
Cities Near Beech Grove
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Beech Grove FAQ
Is Beech Grove, Indiana affordable?⌄
Beech Grove's median rent is $1,091/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,973/year. Median home value is $182,600.
Is Beech Grove, Indiana safe?⌄
Beech Grove's violent crime rate was 234 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1390 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Beech Grove, Indiana?⌄
Marion County, which includes Beech Grove, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Beech Grove, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Beech Grove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,091/month and median household income is $49,973/year. The median home value is $182,600. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Beech Grove, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Beech Grove is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from