At a Glance
Median Income
$62,250
$29,643 per capita
Home Value
$125,500
Zillow: $221,733
Median Rent
$856/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
17.4% smoking rate
How Bradford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bradford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bradford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bradford residents earn a median household income of $62,250 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,643. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bradford is $125,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,733. Median rent is $856/month, with 28.2% 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 1938.
Education
9.4% of adults in Bradford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bradford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,615
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,946/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,250
Per Capita$29,643
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$3,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,500
Rent$856
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$221,733
Housing Units755
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation994 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bradford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.