Population 10,969 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bedford Heights
Household size in Bedford Heights
| Period | Bedford Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.08 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.92 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bedford Heights are small: just 2.02 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.08 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only eight of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bedford Heights
| Period | Bedford Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bedford Heights is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bedford Heights
| Period | Bedford Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Bedford Heights (14.5%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Bedford Heights has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Ohio cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bedford Heights
Renters in Bedford Heights
| Period | Bedford Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.3% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.0% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.7% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.5% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bedford Heights rent: 55.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 43.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bedford Heights
| Period | Bedford Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Bedford Heights: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bedford Heights
| Period | Bedford Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Bedford Heights is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bedford Heights
| Period | Bedford Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $630 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $769 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $873 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,011 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$381 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bedford Heights costs $1,011 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $381 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 26.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bedford Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Bedford Heights
| Period | Bedford Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Bedford Heights have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.2%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 7.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bedford Heights
| Period | Bedford Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Bedford Heights: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bedford Heights
| Period | Bedford Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Bedford Heights: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only 35 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.5 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bedford Heights compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Heights | 2.02 | 42.7 | 14.5% | 55.5% | 6.2% | 1969 | $1,011 | 22.2% | 94.4% | 6.7% |
| Bedford | 2.21 | 41.6 | 11.8% | 38.5% | 11.8% | 1960 | $1,107 | 20.0% | 93.2% | 8.2% |
| North Randall | 1.94 | 52.9 | 16.2% | 69.0% | 4.2% | 1962 | $1,071 | 14.3% | 97.1% | 8.6% |
| Warrensville Heights | 2.16 | 41.7 | 27.2% | 57.3% | 10.3% | 1961 | $1,101 | 24.9% | 91.4% | 8.6% |
| Maple Heights | 2.52 | 39.9 | 26.3% | 37.3% | 8.0% | 1955 | $1,301 | 16.7% | 90.3% | 11.9% |
| Glenwillow | 2.55 | 47.4 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 17.4% | 1987 | $3,348 | 41.8% | 91.7% | 5.4% |
| Orange | 2.44 | 48.5 | 7.7% | 8.0% | 4.6% | 1981 | $1,481 | 72.5% | 97.8% | 4.6% |
| Highland Hills | 1.31 | 53.3 | 20.7% | 67.8% | 13.0% | 1967 | $847 | 15.4% | 78.8% | 3.6% |
| Walton Hills | 2.19 | 59.4 | 2.2% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 1968 | $930 | 31.5% | 96.0% | 4.7% |
| Solon | 2.71 | 46.2 | 6.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 1982 | $1,632 | 65.3% | 94.8% | 2.6% |
| Woodmere | 2.26 | 46.1 | 2.6% | 23.9% | 7.6% | 1970 | $1,404 | 68.4% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bedford Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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