Population 16,191 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bedford
Household size in Bedford
| Period | Bedford | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bedford are small: just 2.21 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. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.26, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Bedford | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bedford is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
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
| Period | Bedford | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Bedford (11.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
Renters in Bedford
| Period | Bedford | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.7% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.9% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Bedford than nationally: 38.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Just over a third of owners (34.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the center. The renter share is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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
| Period | Bedford | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Bedford: 11.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Bedford has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Ohio cities.
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
| Period | Bedford | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Bedford is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, 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 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing.
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
| Period | Bedford | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $710 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $777 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $832 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,107 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$397 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bedford pays $1,107 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $397 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the center.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Bedford
| Period | Bedford | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bedford: 20.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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
| Period | Bedford | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bedford is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Cleveland area. The share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Bedford | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bedford runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 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 | 2.21 | 41.6 | 11.8% | 38.5% | 11.8% | 1960 | $1,107 | 20.0% | 93.2% | 8.2% |
| Bedford Heights | 2.02 | 42.7 | 14.5% | 55.5% | 6.2% | 1969 | $1,011 | 22.2% | 94.4% | 6.7% |
| Maple Heights | 2.52 | 39.9 | 26.3% | 37.3% | 8.0% | 1955 | $1,301 | 16.7% | 90.3% | 11.9% |
| Walton Hills | 2.19 | 59.4 | 2.2% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 1968 | $930 | 31.5% | 96.0% | 4.7% |
| North Randall | 1.94 | 52.9 | 16.2% | 69.0% | 4.2% | 1962 | $1,071 | 14.3% | 97.1% | 8.6% |
| Glenwillow | 2.55 | 47.4 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 17.4% | 1987 | $3,348 | 41.8% | 91.7% | 5.4% |
| Warrensville Heights | 2.16 | 41.7 | 27.2% | 57.3% | 10.3% | 1961 | $1,101 | 24.9% | 91.4% | 8.6% |
| Valley View | 2.54 | 52.5 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1979 | $1,139 | 44.5% | 95.6% | 8.6% |
| Highland Hills | 1.31 | 53.3 | 20.7% | 67.8% | 13.0% | 1967 | $847 | 15.4% | 78.8% | 3.6% |
| Garfield Heights | 2.48 | 40.7 | 22.3% | 41.2% | 10.5% | 1953 | $1,095 | 15.7% | 89.8% | 8.9% |
| Orange | 2.44 | 48.5 | 7.7% | 8.0% | 4.6% | 1981 | $1,481 | 72.5% | 97.8% | 4.6% |
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. 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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