At a Glance
Median Income
$56,563
$34,520 per capita
Home Value
$124,900
Zillow: $150,812
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
1,258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bedford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bedford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bedford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bedford residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,520. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% 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 is $124,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,812. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 30.0% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Bedford reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,258/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bedford 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.
Data Overview
People
Population12,960
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,427/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$34,520
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,900
Rent$1,061
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$150,812
Housing Units6,867
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property1,258/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary176/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation955 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Bedford was founded in 1837.
The median home in Bedford was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.
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