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Beachwood

#3 in Best Places to Retire in Ohio
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Cleveland, OH
  • 39 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      D+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Beachwood is a suburb of Cleveland with a population of 11,743. Beachwood is in Cuyahoga County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Beachwood offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Beachwood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Beachwood and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Beachwood are highly rated.
    About Beachwood...
    Population
    11,743

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $283,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,663
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Beachwood Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      25.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      34.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      214
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,217.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      42.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      30%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      35%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Beachwood

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,026
    National
    $55,322
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    Beachwood Reviews

    39 reviews
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    Terrific public schools, city services, Police & Fire Departments. Home values have recovered & surpassed the 2008 crash. Very diverse residents and inclusive community. Love it in Beachwood!
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    Beachwood is a great place with great people, but the weather is absolutely AWFUL. The thunder and snow storms are so harsh, and don’t even get me started on the humidity and the cold. I checked the grade for the weather, and quite frankly, I and plenty of others think it should be an F. Alas, the weather does not define Beachwood THAT much, the education is fantastic, and so are the people. We could do better on the traffic, it’s horrendous during Christmas time.
    I moved from from Los Angeles to Cleveland at the age of six. My only memory of moving is hugging our cute house goodbye. Los Angeles was much "cooler" than Cleveland in the eyes of an eight-year-old. My mom knew she was sick and wanted me to grow up in a smaller community. When she passed away the community got together and planted a tree in memory of my mom.
    When it was time to go to college I wanted to leave Ohio and went to the University of Arizona. I loved the idea of starting fresh and being away from the cold Cleveland weather.
    Now that I am about to turn 24 I look back on my childhood and smile. It is hard to appreciate decisions parents make as a child. I was upset about growing up in Cleveland but now that I am old enough to understand why my mom decided to move I feel grateful.
    Cleveland is a place filled with caring and supportive people that are there to help others in need. The only thing I would change about Cleveland is the bitter, cold winters!