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Beachwood.
About
Life in Beachwood
Beachwood is a community of 11,002 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $106,858, median rent runs about $2,335 per month, and median home values are around $352,600. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
Beachwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
8.8%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.8% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Beachwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Beachwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (21.2%), and 8.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
19.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.7%
of households
Married Couples
61.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.76
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 36% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Beachwood
In Beachwood, rent runs 36% above the NJ average, and home values are 22% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,927
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
92.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $471,887 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in Beachwood
Unemployment in Ocean County, which includes Beachwood, is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Beachwood: Ocean County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ocean County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Beachwood is about 2% of Ocean County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Beachwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.1 min avg
How Beachwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Beachwood, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
Regional airport · few flights389k passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Beachwood runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
70.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
555
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Beachwood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ocean County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ocean County, which includes Beachwood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2024 | 36 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 30 | Winter Weather | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 20 | Winter Weather | $2,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ocean County, county-wide
Beachwood is about 2% of Ocean County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ocean County, which includes Beachwood, is typically good — 286 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
286
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Ocean County, county-wide
Beachwood is about 2% of Ocean County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Beachwood has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.0"
Annual Snowfall
10.2"
Hot Days/Year
24
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 22°F | 4.43" |
| Feb | 45°F | 22°F | 3.19" |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 4.86" |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.78" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 3.58" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.92" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.49" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 5.02" |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.68" |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 4.54" |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 3.74" |
| Dec | 47°F | 27°F | 5.81" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Beachwood
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Beachwood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Community Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Toms River
Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 5.8 mi away · Toms River
Monmouth Medical Center-southern Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Lakewood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Beachwood
Beachwood's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Beachwood (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 5,424 students · in-state tuition $5,334 · 41% graduate · median earnings $49,461 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,027 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $55,459 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,195 students · in-state tuition $37,902 · 68% graduate · median earnings $56,384 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 181 students · in-state tuition $8,350 · 57% graduate
Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel
12.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 177 students · in-state tuition $9,750 · 78% graduate
Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel
11.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 150 students · in-state tuition $10,600 · 64% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Beachwood
Beachwood has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
22 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
36 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
46 mi awayGreat Egg Harbor River
National Park Site
49 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
50 mi awayPublic Libraries in Beachwood
Beachwood Branch Library
126 Beachwood Blvd., Beachwood
Cities Near Beachwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Beachwood FAQ
Is Beachwood, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Beachwood's median rent is $2,335/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $106,858/year. Median home value is $352,600.
Is Beachwood, New Jersey safe?⌄
Beachwood's violent crime rate was 71 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 555 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Beachwood, New Jersey?⌄
Ocean County, which includes Beachwood, has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Beachwood, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Beachwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,335/month and median household income is $106,858/year. The median home value is $352,600. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Beachwood, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Beachwood is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from