Beachwood Named Top City For Retirees, Undergrad Students

BEACHWOOD, OH — Beachwood has earned a special pair of honors recently. The city was named both one of the top cities for retirees, and one of the top cities for college students.

College Factual said Beachwood is "one of the best places in the country for students seeking a high-quality education, due to its nearness to high-ranking colleges and universities." That same day, SmartAsset named Beachwood as the "number-one place to retire in Ohio."

“It was great to get both results on the same day,” said Beachwood Mayor Martin Horwitz, “but I’m not surprised. Beachwood has healthcare facilities from all four major area hospitals, a Community Services Department that offers lifelong self-improvement and travel opportunities, plus a diverse citizenry with Bachelor’s degrees at a two-to-one rate over the State of Ohio.”

Beachwood is close to John Carroll University, Case Western Reserve University, Notre Dame College, Cleveland State University, and other institutions.

“Students from all over the country – and all over the world – come to the area to get their degree. These undergraduates are always welcome in Beachwood due to the new economic activity they generate for local businesses,” College Factual said.

Horwitz noted that 19-percent of Beachwood residents are foreign-born, four times higher than the state average.

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“We not only welcome undergraduate residents, but encourage them to stay here after graduation to work for a Beachwood-based company, be it a small business, a healthcare or technology firm, or even a U.S. corporate headquarters such as Eaton or Omnova,” Horwitz added.

If the students do end up sticking around, they could find themselves in the best Ohio city for retirement.

SmartAsset said Beachwood's access to recreation and retirement centers, along with medical access, landed it the top spot on a list of cities for retirees.

Photo from City of Beachwood