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Bedford Heights, Ohio

Bedford Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 10 miles E of Parma, Ohio (center to center) and 10 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria area. There are 11,375 residents in Bedford Heights.

The People and Families of Bedford Heights

In Bedford Heights, about 42% of adults are married. In Bedford Heights, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Bedford Heights.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bedford Heights had a median family income of $47,328. People say that Bedford Heights is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Bedford Heights Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bedford Heights that were owner-occupied was 53%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Bedford Heights, 90% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Bedford Heights use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBedford Heights Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBedford Heights Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bedford Heights Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bedford Heights, OH

Comparing Bedford Heights 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
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime64

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