Bedford Heights, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
10,876 Population
$47,066 Median Income
$137,500 Home Value
$977 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
318 Violent Crime / 100K
43.4 yrs Median Age
20.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.7
Education

People

Population10,876
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,390/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupBlack 77.1%

Economy

3.5/5
Median Income$47,066
Per Capita Income$32,559
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty Rate7.7%
County GDP$135,914M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$137,500
Zillow Value$189,379
Median Rent$977
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes15.3%
Depression22.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime318/100K
Property Crime2,406/100K
Murder9.4/100K
Vehicle Theft412.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul29° / 75°
Rain41 in/yr
Snow64 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)68

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute24 min
Work From Home12.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Bedford Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$47,066
Home Value$137,500
Median Rent$977
Poverty Rate7.7%
Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
Unemployment4.4%
Violent Crime318.3 /100K
Avg Temperature52.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population10,876
Population Density2,390 per sq mi
Median Age43.4 years
Male43.6%
Female56.4%
Male 43.6%
Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 14.7% Black 77.1% Hispanic 0.2% Other 8%
White14.7%
Black or African American77.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.0%

Language

English Only94.7%
Spanish Speakers5.3%
English 94.7% Spanish 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.5%
Health Insurance95.4%

Income

37% below avg
Median Household Income$47,066
Per Capita Income$32,559
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,445
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$80,817

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Poverty Rate7.7%
Total Establishments (County)39,269
County GDP$135,914M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,107
Healthcare Facilities3,799
Retail Stores3,902
Manufacturing1,516
Total Establishments39,269

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,107 Healthcare 3,799 Retail 3,902 Manufacturing 1,516

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$80,817
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,487

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.4 min
Work From Home12.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

51% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$137,500
Zillow Home Value Index$189,379

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$209,950
Price Per Sq Ft$150
Homes Sold (month)6
Sale-to-List Ratio97.3%
Price Drops38.5%
Active Inventory13

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied44.2%

Rental Costs

16% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$977
Zillow Rent Index$941

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,487
Effective Tax Rate (est.)6.17%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes15.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure41.9%
Asthma13.5%
COPD7.3%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.4%
Regular Checkup81.2%
Premature Death Rate10,171 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.8 / 10
Exercise Access97.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)3,799
Restaurants (County)3,107

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime318.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter9.4 /100K
Rape28.1 /100K
Robbery140.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault140.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,406.1 /100K
Burglary552.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,441.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft412.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)82

Temperature

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation41.0 in
Annual Snowfall63.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,044 ft (318 m)
Land Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density2,390 per sq mi
Latitude41.4041°
Longitude-81.5023°
County FIPS39035

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.9%
D 65.4%

Democrat +31.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
High School+92.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,390 per sq mi
Land Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)68

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)82

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