Population 7,047 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Beechwood
Household size in Beechwood
| Period | Beechwood | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.17 | 2.46 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.35 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.14 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Beechwood sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Rochester area, where it has 2.35 people. Household size has dropped from 2.84 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Beechwood
| Period | Beechwood | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2 | 39.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.7 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.4, Beechwood is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.2, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Beechwood
| Period | Beechwood | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.1% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 11.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Beechwood: 29.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Beechwood
Renters in Beechwood
| Period | Beechwood | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.2% | 30.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.3% | 32.4% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.8% | 33.2% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.3% | 32.7% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Beechwood rent: 58.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 48.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Beechwood
| Period | Beechwood | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Beechwood: 16.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 12.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Beechwood
| Period | Beechwood | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1963 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1965 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1939 | 1966 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Beechwood is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1939, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Beechwood has older homes than the great majority of Rochester neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Beechwood
| Period | Beechwood | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $754 | $810 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $886 | $857 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $871 | $985 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,242 | $1,225 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$415 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Beechwood pays $1,242 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $488 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 40.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Beechwood
Bachelor's degrees in Beechwood
| Period | Beechwood | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 32.8% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 35.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 37.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +5.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Beechwood: 14.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Beechwood
| Period | Beechwood | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.2% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.1% | 89.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 90.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.6% | 91.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Beechwood never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Beechwood
| Period | Beechwood | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Beechwood runs well above the national rate: 11.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.6 points, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Beechwood compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood | 2.67 | 34.4 | 29.7% | 58.3% | 16.3% | 1939 | $1,242 | 14.8% | 79.6% | 11.9% |
| Homestead Heights | 2.53 | 37.9 | 24.4% | 22.8% | 7.8% | 1940 | $1,344 | 37.9% | 88.6% | 7.2% |
| Culver-Winton | 1.95 | 39.8 | 7.1% | 32.4% | 5.2% | 1938 | $1,279 | 46.9% | 94.4% | 4.6% |
| North Marketview Heights | 2.91 | 30.1 | 32.7% | 58.9% | 17.9% | 1940 | $1,194 | 7.0% | 74.4% | 14.4% |
| East Avenue | 1.44 | 38.9 | 2.9% | 81.9% | 11.0% | 1946 | $1,262 | 70.6% | 96.8% | 3.6% |
| South Marketview Heights | 2.12 | 36.2 | 23.4% | 79.8% | 15.3% | 1955 | $896 | 23.0% | 73.6% | 13.4% |
| Northland Lyceum | 2.33 | 38.7 | 15.7% | 43.1% | 7.6% | 1958 | $1,080 | 19.8% | 84.1% | 11.4% |
| Park Avenue | 1.72 | 32.0 | 2.3% | 79.6% | 9.6% | 1938 | $1,310 | 65.2% | 94.9% | 9.3% |
| Browncroft | 2.01 | 40.9 | 4.6% | 38.0% | 3.5% | 1943 | $1,045 | 60.4% | 97.5% | 8.3% |
| Pearl-Meigs-Monroe | 1.70 | 29.7 | 5.5% | 84.5% | 9.1% | 1946 | $1,114 | 52.8% | 96.2% | 4.8% |
| Upper Falls | 2.87 | 29.8 | 36.8% | 84.1% | 13.4% | 1965 | $922 | 11.4% | 70.3% | 9.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Beechwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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