Population 16,200 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Beachwood
Household size in Beachwood
| Period | Beachwood | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Beachwood are small: just 2.33 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.22 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Beachwood
| Period | Beachwood | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.2 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.5 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.1 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −10.8 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Beachwood skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 57.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Beachwood
| Period | Beachwood | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Beachwood: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Beachwood has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Ohio cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Beachwood
Renters in Beachwood
| Period | Beachwood | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.6% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Beachwood rent their homes (44.6%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 21 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Beachwood
| Period | Beachwood | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Beachwood is close to the national rate: 9.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Beachwood has a higher vacancy rate than most Ohio cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Beachwood
| Period | Beachwood | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Beachwood run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Still, homes here are newer than in the Cleveland area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1966. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Beachwood
| Period | Beachwood | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,355 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,440 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,671 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,068 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$713 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Beachwood costs $2,068 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $713 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Beachwood
Bachelor's degrees in Beachwood
| Period | Beachwood | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.0% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.9% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.2% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.4% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Beachwood is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 26 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Beachwood
| Period | Beachwood | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Beachwood: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, mirroring the country. Beachwood has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Ohio cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Beachwood
| Period | Beachwood | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Beachwood: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Beachwood has higher unemployment than the great majority of Ohio cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Beachwood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachwood | 2.33 | 46.4 | 5.8% | 44.6% | 9.7% | 1974 | $2,068 | 61.4% | 96.5% | 6.5% |
| University Heights | 2.74 | 30.6 | 8.7% | 32.1% | 5.5% | 1950 | $1,798 | 69.3% | 97.2% | 4.9% |
| Woodmere | 2.26 | 46.1 | 2.6% | 23.9% | 7.6% | 1970 | $1,404 | 68.4% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
| Pepper Pike | 2.51 | 51.2 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1968 | $1,172 | 80.6% | 99.5% | 1.9% |
| Highland Hills | 1.31 | 53.3 | 20.7% | 67.8% | 13.0% | 1967 | $847 | 15.4% | 78.8% | 3.6% |
| Shaker Heights | 2.31 | 43.5 | 8.7% | 40.6% | 8.4% | 1947 | $1,316 | 69.4% | 97.9% | 4.8% |
| Lyndhurst | 2.06 | 49.7 | 8.5% | 22.4% | 7.8% | 1959 | $1,351 | 58.7% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| South Euclid | 2.50 | 40.3 | 15.3% | 18.4% | 6.7% | 1954 | $1,468 | 41.6% | 95.1% | 4.7% |
| Warrensville Heights | 2.16 | 41.7 | 27.2% | 57.3% | 10.3% | 1961 | $1,101 | 24.9% | 91.4% | 8.6% |
| Orange | 2.44 | 48.5 | 7.7% | 8.0% | 4.6% | 1981 | $1,481 | 72.5% | 97.8% | 4.6% |
| North Randall | 1.94 | 52.9 | 16.2% | 69.0% | 4.2% | 1962 | $1,071 | 14.3% | 97.1% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Beachwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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