Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Beachwood is a small city in Ohio with a population of 13,850. Residents earn $102,798 per year, which is 37% above the national average.
Based on current data, Beachwood receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, 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 $102,798, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Beachwood among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Beachwood is $381,600, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,941 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Beachwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 102 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,376 per 100,000, 174% above the national average.
Beachwood is a highly educated community — 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Beachwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 63.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 79.9% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.1% |
| 50% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,798 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,540 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,445 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,817 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 39,269 |
| County GDP | $135,914M |
| Restaurants | 3,107 |
| Healthcare | 3,799 |
| Retail | 3,902 |
| Manufacturing | 1,516 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
| Census Median | $381,600 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $475,171 |
| Median List Price | $674,500 |
| Median List Price | $674,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $193 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,941 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,100 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 13.5% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,171/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,799 |
| Total Violent | 101.6/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.5/100K |
| Robbery | 59.3/100K |
| Assault | 33.9/100K |
| Total Property | 5,375.9/100K |
| 174% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 880.5/100K |
| Theft | 4,444.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 50.8/100K |
| Arson | 8.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 82 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 63.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,218 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4763°N, 81.5032°W |
| County FIPS | 39035 |
Winner: Democrat by 31.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.5% |
| 91% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,633/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 68 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,799 |
| Restaurants | 3,107 |
| Retail Stores | 3,902 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 82 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |