Relocating to Ohio-Beachwood? (Cleveland, Euclid, Cleveland Heights: real estate, low crime, mortgage)

[newmommy7890]

My husband might be transferred to Ohio. The position is in Beachwood. Where would a young family live? We have one small child and are looking for a family oriented community with good schools, low crime, community- minded, middle to upper class, etc.

Any help would be great. Thanks

[costello_musicman]

You're in luck--You have just described Beachwood. Specifically within the neighborhoods of Beachwood, hopefully someone else can help.

Welcome to the Cleveland Area!

[sapling]

I would look into Beachwood, South Euclid, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Solon. I am new to Cleveland as well but just did a fair bit of research on the area (I'm working in Beachwood) and driving around, so those I would think are you best bets. )

Beachwood itself is very nice, but is a bit pricier than surrounding areas so it really just depends how much rent/mortgage you are willing to invest.

Also if you want to be a bit more into town, I have heard University Heights is a safe area, although I don't know anything about their schools.

[miller2752]

I grew up in Beachwood and its a very nice community. Has great school systems and low crime. House range from 175k+ also nice cities around are solon, univeristy hts(bad school systems) orange district or lyndhurst.

[Traveler87]

Here is the Beachwood town website:

City of Beachwood, Ohio

This area is really attractive, and on the doorstep to Cuyahoga Nat'l Park, so some great scenery nearby. You are not far from the city so if you want some big city entertainment you are not far.

[newmommy7890]

Thank you everyone for all your input. Out of Beachwood, Solon, Shaker Heights, which is the best as far as school districts, young professionals, young families,etc.

[Traveler87]

I probaly would say Beachwood from what I have HEARD. This is over in the eastern suburbs, I am from the western suburbs.

[ProudCavalier]

I have been doing research on the schools in Cleveland, because I too am considering relocating to the area. Out of those three Solon and Beachwood are ranked the highest. They are both 10 out of 10 on GreatSchools.net. The parent reviews are also possitive. Beachwood is more established than Solon. Another area that I am looking into is the Orange area. It is the communities of Pepper Pike, Moreland Hills, Woodmere, Hunting Valley, and Orange. There are some affordable homes in the area. The schools are pretty good. More diverse student body than Beachwood. I grew up in Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights. Those are certaintly the most sophisticated and beautiful suburbs, but they do have their drawbacks.

[sapling]

I would say Beachwood is your best bet for schools and safety, but I'm not sure about the young professionals. From my impressions driving around the neighborhood, I would say there were more middle-aged or up families, with teen kids. This is a sweeping generalization, and I'm sure there are younger families there.

In your shoes, I would go for a house in Beachwood or Solon, and drive into town to meet people/other young families. Beachwood is closer to more stuff than Solon, and is right on the interstate, so I would recommend it. Again, it is pricier than Solon. Also, if you meet some of the neighbors before putting a bid on a house, you might find that you're in an area of Beachwood with the kind of people you're looking for, even if they don't predominate. So it can't hurt to look around at specific houses.

[complexsimplicity]

There are more young professionals in Shaker Heights than it is in Beachwood, but I will agree that Beachwood is better. Beachwood does have more middle-aged families as Sapling stated. In Shaker, I always see young families walking around the neighborhood with their strollers and toddlers playing in the grass. On some instances, I saw neighbors camped out on each other front lawns having nice conversations while the kids were off playing. If this is the type of community your looking for, than I think you should give Shaker a try, just my opinion as I see everyone else is going with Beachwood. I think Shaker Heights and Beachwood in the same area as for as real estate is concerned. Shaker might be more due to the high taxes I think.