Beaverton is a small town of 1,194 in Michigan, with a median household income of $31,985
and a 7.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Beaverton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Beaverton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Beaverton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.0
Beaverton's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Beaverton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Beaverton, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$624
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
44.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,985
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Beaverton's violent crime rate is 170.1 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
170.1 /100k
Property Crime
1530.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Beaverton is served primarily by Beaverton Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Beaverton, MI
National Avg
School District
Beaverton Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Beaverton sees average highs of 29.2°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.5 inches of snow per year.
Beaverton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Beaverton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,000 and median rent is $624/month.
Beaverton's violent crime rate is 170.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1530.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Beaverton are operated by Beaverton Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Beaverton, MI has a population of 1,194, a median household income of $31,985, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Beaverton averages 29.2°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches
with about 48.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Beaverton, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48612.
The population of Beaverton, Michigan is 1,194 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Beaverton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $97,000, median household income $31,985, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beaverton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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