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Beechwood

New York · Rochester · 6,369 residents · 0.82 sq mi
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Beechwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,898. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $101,936. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Beechwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,369
Population density
7,767 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,898
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,950
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,936
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,257
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.5%
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(1,379)
Black46.5%(2,963)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(1,509)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other7.5%(476)
Diversity Score84.4%(5,373)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(1,379)
Black46.5%(2,963)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(1,509)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other7.5%(476)
Diversity Score84.4%(5,373)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
Female
55.0%
Foreign born
7.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beechwood, Rochester, New York?

Beechwood, Rochester, New York has about 6,369 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beechwood, Rochester, New York?

The typical household in Beechwood, Rochester, New York earns about $50,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beechwood, Rochester, New York expensive?

In Beechwood, Rochester, New York, the median home is worth about $101,936, and the typical rent is about $1,257 a month.

How educated are people in Beechwood, Rochester, New York?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Beechwood, Rochester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beechwood, Rochester, New York?

About 30.9% of people in Beechwood, Rochester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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