Bradford, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Darke County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,615 Population 1,946/sq mi density
$62,250 Median Income $29,643 per capita
$125,500 Home Value $221,733 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,250 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,500 home value, $856/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradford, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,250
17% below
$29,643 per capita
Home Value
$125,500
55% below
Zillow: $221,733
Median Rent
$856/mo
26% below
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
83%
Home Value
45%
Rent
74%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
111%
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.