Beachwood is a somewhat small coastal borough (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 11,128 people and three associated neighborhoods, Beachwood is the 182nd largest community in New Jersey.Unlike some boroughs where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Beachwood is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Beachwood is a borough of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Beachwood who work in healthcare (11.73%), office and administrative support (11.32%), and sales jobs (9.22%). Beachwood is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Beachwood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One of the nice things about Beachwood is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. The percentage of people in Beachwood who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 27.94% of adults in Beachwood have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Beachwood in 2022 was $47,686, which is middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $190,744 for a family of four. However, Beachwood contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Beachwood is a very ethnically-diverse borough. The people who call Beachwood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Beachwood residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Beachwood also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 12.15% of the borough’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Beachwood include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English. The most common language spoken in Beachwood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.
