Bedford Heights, OH

Bedford Heights, Ohio

Introduction to 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, which is in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria area, has 11,375 residents.

Bedford Heights History

This region was once a part of the Western Reserve of Connecticut, and was purchased by the Connecticut Land Company in 1795. The land was considered particularly valuable due to abundant waterpower and lush timber. Elijah Nobles, the first settler, arrived in 1813. The township of Bedford, which was created on April 7, 1823, included the present-day communities of Oakwood Village, Maple Heights, Bedford, Bedford Heights, and Walton Hills. Bedford Heights became an independent community and was officially incorporated as a village on February 20, 1951. In 1958, Bedford Heights was granted city status, and the charter took effect in 1960.

Bedford Heights and Nearby Attractions

• James A. Garfield National Historic Site
• Cleveland Museum of Natural History
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Brecksville Reservation
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park
• Cleveland Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Bedford Heights

Bedford Heights offers easy access to the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, the mansion where the 20th President of United States spent the last few years of his life. Cleveland Museum of Natural History houses collections of specimens related to zoology, wildlife biology, astronomy, geology, paleontology, and botany. At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, visitors can view exhibits of musical instruments, audio, handwritten lyrics, and other memorabilia celebrating 50 years of music. On the other hand, Cleveland Museum of Art showcases collections of African, Asian, medieval, decorative, and contemporary arts. Bedford Reservation, Big Creek Reservation, and Brecksville Reservation offer opportunities for golfing, picnicking, hiking, and horseback riding. Other popular attractions near Bedford Heights are the Cleveland Botanical Garden, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Tinkers Creek State Park, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and Goodtimes Amusement Park.

Bedford Heights Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.

Bedford Heights Higher Education

John Carroll University, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, and Notre Dame College of Ohio are some of the colleges near Bedford Heights.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 11%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Bedford Heights Almanac

Bedford Heights Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bedford Heights Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bedford Heights, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bedford Heights Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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