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Beech Mountain
  • Town in North Carolina
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Beech Mountain

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    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B
    3. Housing
      grade B+
    4. Nightlife
      grade B
    5. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    6. Diversity
      grade C+
    7. Jobs
      grade B
    8. Weather
      grade B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    12. Commute
      grade B minus

    Beech Mountain is a town in North Carolina with a population of 796. Beech Mountain is in Watauga County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Beech Mountain offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Beech Mountain and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Beech Mountain are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $297,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,172
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      2,769.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,153.8
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      1%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      20%
    • 65+ years
      40%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      national  11%

    Working in Beech Mountain

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $77,031
    National
    $69,021

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