What are the schools like in Beachwood, NJ?

Beachwood is served primarily by Toms River Regional School District. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Beachwood?

The median household income in Beachwood, NJ is $99,099 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Beachwood, NJ?

Beachwood has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

Beachwood, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Beachwood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Beachwood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beachwood is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $280,800 and the median rent is $2,067 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Beachwood, NJ?

Beachwood has a violent crime rate of 95.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 729.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beachwood, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Beachwood is a small city of 10,933 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $99,099 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Beachwood stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether Beachwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Beachwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Beachwood's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beachwood costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Beachwood, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$280,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,067	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,099	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Beachwood's violent crime rate is 95.5 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.5 /100k

Property Crime

729.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Beachwood is served primarily by Toms River Regional School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Beachwood, NJ	National Avg
School District	Toms River Regional School District	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beachwood sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beachwood, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Beachwood, NJ	National Avg
Population	10,933	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Toms River, NJ 1 mi Pine Beach, NJ 2 mi Holiday City South, NJ 3 mi Silver Ridge, NJ 3 mi Holiday Heights, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Beachwood

Beachwood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08722

Beachwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beachwood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Beachwood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Beachwood roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $280,800 and median rent is $2,067/month.

What is the crime rate in Beachwood, NJ?

Beachwood's violent crime rate is 95.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 729.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beachwood?

Public schools in Beachwood are operated by Toms River Regional School District. The district has 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Beachwood, NJ a good place to live?

Beachwood, NJ has a population of 10,933, a median household income of $99,099, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Beachwood?

Beachwood averages 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beachwood?

Beachwood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08722.

What is the population of Beachwood?

The population of Beachwood, New Jersey is 10,933 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beachwood?

Key numbers for living in Beachwood: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $280,800, median household income $99,099, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beachwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.