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Bedford Heights, OH
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Bedford Heights, OH
At a Glance
How Bedford Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bedford Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bedford Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bedford Heights residents earn a median household income of $47,066 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,559. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bedford Heights is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,379. Median rent is $977/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Bedford Heights reports 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,406/100K. The murder rate is 9.4/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Bedford Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bedford Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.