Bedford city, Ohio
Bedford city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bedford city is a geographic entity located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,723. The land area covers 5.34 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,723 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs | ±3.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,136 | ±471 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,139 | ±519 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,136 | ±471 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,003 | ±330 |
| Median Home Value | $135,200 | ±$8,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,059 | ±$66 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,308 | ±$4,728 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,940 | ±$2,928 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,760 | ±600 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,224 | ±507 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 12,834 (2024)
ID: 110719
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
165 CENTER RD, BEDFORD OH 44146-2898
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GUS Population: 1,240,594 (2024)
ID: 172248
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
1219 ONTARIO ST, RM 304, CLEVELAND OH 44113-1603
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bedford | 09-12 | Bedford, OH | |
| Regular School Bedford | 03-05 | Bedford, OH | |
| Regular School Bedford | PK-02 | Bedford, OH | |
| Regular School Bedford | 03-05 | Bedford, OH | |
| Regular School Bedford | 05-12 | Bedford, OH | |
| Regular School Bedford | PK-02 | Bedford, OH | |
| Regular School Bedford | 06-08 | Bedford, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Maple Heights, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | South Euclid, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Remington College-Cleveland Campus
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College | 3.2 mi away | 14445 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44125-1957 |
4407772560
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BEDFORD BRANCH
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 70 COLUMBUS RD., BEDFORD, OH, 44146 |
(440) 439-4997
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Ohio Media School-Valley View
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College Vocational | 4.2 mi away | 9885 Rockside Rd., Suite 160, Valley View, OH, 44125-4220 |
2165035900
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MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 5225 LIBRARY LANE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH, 44137 |
(216) 475-5000
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Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
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College | 5.5 mi away | 3401 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100, Beachwood, OH, 44122-7343 |
8557068382
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WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 4415 NORTHFIELD RD, WARRENSVILLE HTS., OH, 44128 |
(216) 464-5280
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Paul Mitchell the School-Cleveland
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College Vocational | 5.6 mi away | 10735 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH, 44087 |
3309630119
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GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 5409 TURNEY ROAD, GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, 44125 |
(216) 475-8178
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Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
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College Vocational | 5.7 mi away | 8001 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH, 44141-1296 |
4407468230
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HARVARD-LEE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 16918 HARVARD AVE., CLEVELAND, OH, 44128 |
(216) 623-6990
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CLEVELAND BURKE AP, OH US, located 11.6 miles from Bedford city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3° | 23.5° | 29.4° | 1.76" | — |
| February | 37.3° | 24.5° | 30.9° | 1.53" | — |
| March | 44.9° | 31.2° | 38.0° | 2.35" | — |
| April | 57.1° | 41.3° | 49.2° | 3.10" | — |
| May | 67.9° | 53.1° | 60.5° | 3.51" | — |
| June | 76.7° | 63.3° | 70.0° | 2.84" | — |
| July | 80.7° | 67.9° | 74.3° | 3.66" | — |
| August | 79.7° | 67.0° | 73.3° | 3.45" | — |
| September | 73.5° | 60.1° | 66.8° | 2.94" | — |
| October | 62.5° | 49.2° | 55.9° | 3.24" | — |
| November | 50.5° | 38.4° | 44.5° | 2.92" | — |
| December | 40.1° | 29.8° | 35.0° | 2.04" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bedford Heights city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| Maple Heights city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| Walton Hills village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Oakwood village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| North Randall village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3903504878. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.