What are the schools like in Beachwood, OH?

Beachwood is served primarily by Beachwood City. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Beachwood?

The median household income in Beachwood, OH is $105,346 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Beachwood, OH?

Beachwood has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 113.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Beachwood, OH affordable or expensive?

Beachwood's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beachwood is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $362,500 and the median rent is $1,903 per month.

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

Beachwood has a violent crime rate of 43.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2231.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beachwood, OH a Good Place to Live?

Beachwood is a small city of 13,846 in Ohio, with a median household income of $105,346 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Beachwood stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 101.9

Beachwood's overall cost of living index is 101.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beachwood costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Beachwood, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$362,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,903	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,346	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Beachwood's violent crime rate is 43.6 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

43.6 /100k

Property Crime

2231.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Beachwood is served primarily by Beachwood City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Beachwood, OH	National Avg
School District	Beachwood City	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	64.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beachwood sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 33.3 inches of annual precipitation and 113.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beachwood, OH
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	33.3"
Annual Snowfall	113.7"

Demographics

Metric	Beachwood, OH	National Avg
Population	13,846	—
Median Age	49.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	8.5%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	29.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Beachwood

Beachwood, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44122

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beachwood, OH affordable or expensive?

Beachwood's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Beachwood roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $362,500 and median rent is $1,903/month.

What is the crime rate in Beachwood, OH?

Beachwood's violent crime rate is 43.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2231.4 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 Beachwood City. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 64.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Beachwood, OH a good place to live?

Beachwood, OH has a population of 13,846, a median household income of $105,346, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 35.3°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.3 inches with about 113.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beachwood?

Beachwood, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44122.

What is the population of Beachwood?

The population of Beachwood, Ohio is 13,846 with a median age of 49.2. 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 102 (100 = US average), median home $362,500, median household income $105,346, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.