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Beech Mountain, NC
Town in Watauga County, North Carolina.
Population
987
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
152
ZIP codes
0
Beech Mountain and its ZIP codes
Beech Mountain at a glance
- Beech Mountain is 31% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $90,855, 26% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $443,500 (54% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,137 a month.
Local data for Beech Mountain, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beech Mountain, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,855
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$443,500
Median rent
$1,137/mo
Homeownership
89.3%
Bachelor's or higher
53.4%
Median age
61.7
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (198), Irish Americans (121), Italian Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Watauga County. PPP loans are for Beech Mountain.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,186
24,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,442
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$337M
FY 2026, $6,223 per person
How people get to work
Beech Mountain, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.0%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home30.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beech Mountain, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
667
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
485
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
69° / 20°F
57.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beech Mountain, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Beech Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Banner ElkTown | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Valle CrucisCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Seven DevilsTown | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Sugar MountainVillage | 5.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Elk ParkTown | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Cove CreekCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 8.5 |
| FoscoeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Grandfather VillageVillage | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| NewlandTown | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Roan Mountain, TNCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.6 |
| BooneTown | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| Butler, TNCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| CrossnoreTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Blowing RockTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Hampton, TNCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beech Mountain, NC in?
- Beech Mountain is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Beech Mountain, NC?
- About 987 people live in Beech Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beech Mountain?
- Nearby places include Banner Elk (3.8 mi), Valle Crucis (5.2 mi), Seven Devils (5.8 mi), Sugar Mountain (5.9 mi), Elk Park (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023