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Beachwood, Ohio

Introduction to 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.

Beachwood History

Beachwood was originally part of the Warrensville Township. It was separated from the township in 1915. Beachwood was incorporated on June 26, 1915, as a village. The construction of the Beechwood School was completed in 1927. Beachwood became a city in 1960 with a population of 6,089. The city derived its name from the Beech trees that once covered most of the city.

Beachwood and nearby Attractions

  • Beachwood City Park
  • Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
  • South Chagrin Reservation
  • Cleveland Botanical Garden
  • Sea World Ohio
  • Shaker Museum

Things To Do In Beachwood

The Beachwood City Park offers several recreational activities including scenic trails for skating, hiking, bicycling, and walking. In addition, it includes a sledding hill and an open-air shelter. You can also visit the Elizabeth B. Blossom Subdivision Historic District. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Beechwood Place Shopping Center and Pavilion Shopping Center.

Beachwood Transportation

You can reach Cuyahoga County Airport within a few minutes.

Beachwood Higher Education

John Carroll University, Cleveland State University, and Case Western Reserve University are nearby.

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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