Living in Bedford Heights, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bedford Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Bedford Heights has 10,847 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $50,269 (30% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $156,500, the median rent is $1,009/month.
Bedford Heights at a glance
- Population
- 10,847
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $50,269State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $156,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,009/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 44.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bedford Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bedford Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bedford Heights the median home value is $156,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,009 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,404 a month in housing costs.
Bedford Heights median household income
The median household income in Bedford Heights is $50,269 and the income per person is $34,580. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Bedford Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,761
- Owner-occupied
- 44.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.6%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.95
Bedford Heights demographics
- Population
- 10,847
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 5,520
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bedford Heights ›
Education in Bedford Heights
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Bedford Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bedford Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Bedford Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Heights | 10,847 | $50,269 | $156,500 | $1,009 |
| Bedford | 12,931 | $57,308 | $135,200 | $1,059 |
| North Randall | 1,059 | $50,962 | $138,100 | $1,029 |
| Warrensville Heights | 13,545 | $49,669 | $121,100 | $1,044 |
| Oakwood | 3,518 | $67,813 | $172,300 | $1,098 |
| Orange | 3,485 | $170,063 | $442,300 | $3,063 |
| Maple Heights | 23,258 | $53,414 | $97,900 | $1,338 |
| Highland Hills | 632 | $41,615 | $121,400 | $847 |
| Solon | 23,943 | $139,089 | $392,900 | $1,626 |
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What is the median household income in Bedford Heights, OH?
The median household income in Bedford Heights is $50,269, 30% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bedford Heights?
The median home value in Bedford Heights is $156,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Bedford Heights?
The median gross rent in Bedford Heights is $1,009 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Bedford Heights, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.7%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Bedford Heights?
The median age in Bedford Heights is 41.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Bedford Heights?
The average commute to work in Bedford Heights is 24 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bedford Heights?
The unemployment rate in Bedford Heights is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bedford Heights?
21.7% of adults in Bedford Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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