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Beachwood, New Jersey

Borough · Population 11,242 · #97 in New Jersey
Beachwood, New Jersey

Beachwood is a borough situated in the Jersey Shore region, within Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

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About Beachwood

Set in the southeastern part of New Jersey, Beachwood is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 11,242.

Officially, Beachwood is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.76 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,073 residents per square mile.

What Makes Beachwood Unique

  • Positioned in southeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,242.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Beachwood

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Beachwood

  • Beachwood Elementary School
  • Central Regional High School
  • Central Regional Middle School
  • Toms River Intermediate School South

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Mayor🏛️ William J. Cairns
Population (2024)11,242
Rank in state#97 of 323
Land area2.76 sq mi
Density4,073/sq mi
Coordinates39.9284, -74.2022

🗺️ Map of Beachwood