Living in Bedford, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bedford · Census data 2020–2024
Bedford has 12,931 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $57,308 (20% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $135,200, the median rent is $1,059/month.
Bedford at a glance
- Population
- 12,931
- Median age
- 42.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $57,308State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $135,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,059/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Bedford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bedford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bedford the median home value is $135,200, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,059 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,261 a month in housing costs.
Bedford median household income
The median household income in Bedford is $57,308 and the income per person is $33,940. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Bedford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,139
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.11
Bedford demographics
- Population
- 12,931
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 6,136
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bedford ›
Education in Bedford
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Bedford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bedford
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Bedford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 12,931 | $57,308 | $135,200 | $1,059 |
| Bedford Heights | 10,847 | $50,269 | $156,500 | $1,009 |
| Maple Heights | 23,258 | $53,414 | $97,900 | $1,338 |
| Walton Hills | 2,010 | $106,055 | $301,800 | $863 |
| Oakwood | 3,518 | $67,813 | $172,300 | $1,098 |
| North Randall | 1,059 | $50,962 | $138,100 | $1,029 |
| Warrensville Heights | 13,545 | $49,669 | $121,100 | $1,044 |
| Northfield | 3,543 | $70,917 | $166,700 | $876 |
| Valley View | 1,925 | $110,125 | $304,700 | $979 |
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What is the median household income in Bedford, OH?
The median household income in Bedford is $57,308, 20% 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?
The median home value in Bedford is $135,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Bedford?
The median gross rent in Bedford is $1,059 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Bedford, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Bedford?
The median age in Bedford is 42.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Bedford?
The average commute to work in Bedford is 20 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bedford?
The unemployment rate in Bedford is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bedford?
20.2% of adults in Bedford 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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