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Beachwood, OH


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Beachwood, Ohio

Beachwood, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 8 miles S of Euclid, Ohio (center to center) and 10 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,186 people in Beachwood.

The People and Families of Beachwood

In Beachwood, about 58% of adults are married. In Beachwood, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Beachwood has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beachwood had a median family income of $86,632. Beachwood has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Beachwood. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Beachwood, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($67,600) in Beachwood. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Beachwood Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Beachwood is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Beachwood contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Beachwood, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Beachwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBeachwood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBeachwood Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBeachwood Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Beachwood Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Beachwood College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Beachwood People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Beachwood Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Beachwood, OH

Comparing Beachwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

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