The Town FilesBeavercreek, Ohio
City in Greene County · population 46,549 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $279,600
- Household income
- $110,088
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 40.5
Beavercreek is a city of 46,549 people in Greene County, Ohio. The median home is worth $279,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 92% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 92% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 75% of Ohio towns.
How Beavercreek ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Beavercreek is worth $279,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $110,088, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,457 a month. 71.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beavercreek | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $279,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,457 | $914 |
| Median household income | $110,088 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 71.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Beavercreek
| People | Beavercreek | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 14.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Beavercreek
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beavercreek since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 6.4 miles from the town center and killed 36. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 38 deaths and 1,462 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 96 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 20, 1967.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 80,197 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,302 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Beavercreek itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Beavercreek
9 public schools with 6,088 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beavercreek High School | 9-12 | 1,632 | 21.2 |
| Herman K Ankeney Middle School | 6-8 | 775 | 18.5 |
| Main Elementary School | K-5 | 705 | 18.1 |
| Shaw Elementary School | K-5 | 638 | 17.2 |
| Ferguson Hall Freshman School | 9-9 | 545 | 20.2 |
| Fairbrook Elementary School | K-5 | 545 | 17.0 |
| Parkwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 527 | 15.5 |
| Valley Elementary School | K-5 | 484 | 14.7 |
| Beavercreek City School Preschool | PK-PK | 237 | 21.5 |
Towns near Beavercreek
- Riverside, OH4.8 mi · 24,474 people · home $147,800
- Fairborn, OH5.3 mi · 34,510 people · home $175,000
- Kettering, OH5.5 mi · 57,862 people · home $208,500
- Oakwood, OH6.1 mi · 9,572 people · home $370,100
- Bellbrook, OH6.7 mi · 7,317 people · home $264,300
- Xenia, OH7.2 mi · 25,441 people · home $162,400
- Centerville, OH8.2 mi · 24,240 people · home $287,200
- Dayton, OH8.2 mi · 137,644 people · home $100,600
Beavercreek questions
Is Beavercreek, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beavercreek scores better for retirees than 57% of Ohio towns and quieter than 31%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Beavercreek?
The median owner-occupied home in Beavercreek is valued at $279,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,088, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,457 a month.
What is the weather like in Beavercreek?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 12.3 inches of snow.
Does Beavercreek get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beavercreek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)