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Bedford, Ohio

Introduction to Bedford, Ohio

Bedford, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 9 miles E of Parma, Ohio (center to center) and 11 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is included in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 14,214 people lived in Bedford.

Bedford History

The Bedford Township was founded in 1797. It was initially part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. The community derived its name from the city of Bedford in New York. In 1837, the Village of Bedford was established. The late 1800s saw the development of the railroad network in this area. Among the notable personalities belonging to Bedford are Academy award winning actress Halle Berry and baseball hall of fame inductee Elmer Flick.

Bedford and nearby Attractions

  • James A. Garfield National Historic Site
  • Bedford Branch Library
  • Cleveland Museum of Art
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Bedford Christian Church
  • Willis Picnic Area 

Things To Do In Bedford

Visitors interested in learning more about the historical and cultural heritage of Bedford can take a trip to Bedford City Hall and Bedford Branch Library. Also nearby are the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, which was once home of the 20th President of the United States, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the Ukrainian Museum-Archives, and the Western Reserve Historical Society Museum. The Willis Picnic Area and the Meadow Brook Market Square Shopping Center are other popular tourist haunts in Bedford.

Bedford Transportation

Cuyahoga County Airport provides air transportation facilities to residents of Bedford.

Bedford Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are offered by John Carroll University, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College District, and Baldwin-Wallace College.

High Points

Bedford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bedford Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bedford Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bedford Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Bedford Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Bedford, OH

Comparing Bedford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men79
Racial Diversity610
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents52
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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