Bay Village, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Bay Village is a small city in Ohio with a population of 15,992. Residents earn $122,083 per year, which is 62% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
15,992 Population 3,499/sq mi density
$122,083 Median Income $64,014 per capita
$332,500 Home Value $400,168 Zillow
$889 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$122,083 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$332,500 home value, $889/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $122,083
62% higher than US avg
Home Value $332,500
18% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 66.4%
97% higher than US avg
Median Rent $889
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.4%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Bay Village Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population15,992
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density3,499/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,083
Per Capita$64,014
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$135,914M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$332,500
Rent$889
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$400,168

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation624 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.4%
High School+98.8%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute24 min
EV Stations2
Libraries68

Is Bay Village a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bay Village receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Bay Village stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bay Village is $122,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 62% above $75,149. This places Bay Village among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bay Village is $332,500, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Bay Village is a highly educated community — 66.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bay Village experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 63.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bay Village has a population of 15,992 with a density of 3,499 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.7%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

15,992
Total Population
3,499
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bay Village vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bay Village vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bay Village is $122,083, which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Bay Village vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,083
62% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,014
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
IRS Avg AGI$80,817

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)39,269
County GDP$135,914M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,107
Healthcare3,799
Retail3,902
Manufacturing1,516

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Work from Home24.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bay Village is $332,500, 18% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $889 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $400,168.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$332,500
18% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$400,168
Median List Price$532,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$532,450
$/Sq Ft$241
Homes Sold10
Sale-to-List Ratio99.4%
Price Drops10.5%
Inventory19

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$889
24% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,400

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Rate2.55%
In Bay Village, 27.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 13.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bay Village vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.4%
15% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma10.4%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.9%
Physical Inactivity13.6%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress14.1%
Physical Distress9.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death10,171/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access97.9%
Healthcare Facilities3,799

Crime Rates: Bay Village vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)82

Safety Score

Bay Village has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall63.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation624 ft (190 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density3,499/sq mi
Coordinates41.4878°N, 81.9289°W
County FIPS39035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 66.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 31.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.9%
D 65.4%

Winner: Democrat by 31.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+66.4%
97% above US avg
High School+98.8%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,499/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries68
Healthcare Facilities3,799
Restaurants3,107
Retail Stores3,902

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)82

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Work from Home24.1%

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