New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Beachwood is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 11,002. Residents earn $102,043 per year, which is 36% above the national average.
Based on current data, Beachwood receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Beachwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Beachwood is $102,043, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Beachwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Beachwood is $307,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,236 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Beachwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 71 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,179 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.
28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Beachwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,043 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,446 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,654 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,958 |
| County GDP | $31,709M |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Healthcare | 1,948 |
| Retail | 2,030 |
| Manufacturing | 323 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.83% |
| Commute Time | 33.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $307,500 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $456,084 |
| Median List Price | $499,950 |
| Median List Price | $499,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $340 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,236 |
| 92% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.83% |
| Obesity | 29.1% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,127/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Total Violent | 71.4/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 17.9/100K |
| Robbery | 17.9/100K |
| Assault | 35.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,178.8/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 116.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,062.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 17.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 61 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,986/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9284°N, 74.2022°W |
| County FIPS | 34029 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.3% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,986/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Retail Stores | 2,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Avg Commute | 33.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |