At a Glance
Median Income
$102,798
$68,540 per capita
Home Value
$381,600
Zillow: $475,171
Median Rent
$1,941/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
3,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.5%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Beachwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beachwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beachwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beachwood residents earn a median household income of $102,798 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,540. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beachwood is $381,600 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $475,171. Median rent is $1,941/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Beachwood reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,772/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
64.5% of adults in Beachwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beachwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,850
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density2,633/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,798
Per Capita$68,540
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$381,600
Rent$1,941
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$475,171
Housing Units6,740
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property3,772/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary138/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,218 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+37.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries68
Did You Know?
The median home in Beachwood was built in 1974.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.
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