Living in Bidwell, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bidwell · Census data 2020–2024
Bidwell has 904 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $60,417 (15% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $99,700.
Bidwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bidwell at a glance
- Population
- 904
- Median age
- 33.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $60,417State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $99,700State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Bidwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 40.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bidwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bidwell the median home value is $99,700, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,385 a month in housing costs.
Bidwell median household income
The median household income in Bidwell is $60,417 and the income per person is $54,743. 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Bidwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 425
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 30.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.99
30.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bidwell has many vacation and second homes.
Bidwell demographics
- Population
- 904
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 296
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bidwell ›
Education in Bidwell
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Bidwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bidwell
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 90.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
Bidwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell | 904 | $60,417 | $99,700 | — |
| Rio Grande | 739 | $24,524 | $186,800 | $473 |
| Gallipolis | 3,130 | $45,417 | $119,900 | $855 |
| Cheshire | 109 | $55,625 | $97,500 | $781 |
| Point Pleasant | 3,961 | $37,563 | $118,000 | $624 |
| Henderson | 174 | $34,479 | $96,700 | $857 |
| Wilkesville | 101 | $50,313 | $70,400 | — |
| Gallipolis Ferry | 731 | $43,750 | $91,900 | — |
| Rutland | 956 | $53,603 | $83,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bidwell, OH?
The median household income in Bidwell is $60,417, 15% 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 Bidwell?
The median home value in Bidwell is $99,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Bidwell, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 40.6%.
What is the median age in Bidwell?
The median age in Bidwell is 33.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Bidwell?
The average commute to work in Bidwell is 19 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bidwell?
The unemployment rate in Bidwell is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bidwell?
14.6% of adults in Bidwell 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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