Bedford Heights, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,876 Population 2,390/sq mi density
$47,066 Median Income $32,559 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $199,766 Zillow
$977 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
103 Violent Crime/100K 2,014 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,066 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bedford Heights, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,066
37% below
$32,559 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $199,766
Median Rent
$977/mo
16% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
2,014/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
49%
Rent
84%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bedford Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.7% (86% 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 $199,766. 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 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,014/100K.

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 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population10,876
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,390/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,066
Per Capita$32,559
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$977
Ownership44.2%
Zillow$199,766
Housing Units6,451
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property2,014/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,171/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,044 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries68

Did You Know?

The median home in Bedford Heights was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.