Beaver Creek is a small town of 266 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $77,813
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Beaver Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Beaver Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Beaver Creek 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: 94.4
Beaver Creek's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Beaver Creek costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Beaver Creek, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$207,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$713
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Beaver Creek's violent crime rate is 42.9 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
42.9 /100k
Property Crime
450.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Beaver Creek is served primarily by HILLS-BEAVER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Beaver Creek, MN
National Avg
School District
HILLS-BEAVER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Beaver Creek sees average highs of 24.2°F in January
and 82.7°F in July,
with 28.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.9 inches of snow per year.
Beaver Creek's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Beaver Creek roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $207,100 and median rent is $713/month.
Beaver Creek's violent crime rate is 42.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 450.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Beaver Creek are operated by HILLS-BEAVER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Beaver Creek, MN has a population of 266, a median household income of $77,813, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Beaver Creek averages 24.2°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.2 inches
with about 34.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Beaver Creek, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56116.
The population of Beaver Creek, Minnesota is 266 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Beaver Creek: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $207,100, median household income $77,813, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beaver Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
