Bedford, OH
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Bedford, Ohio Summary
Life in Bedford research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bedford over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bedford:
The population in Bedford is 12,960.
The median home value in Bedford is $153,670.
The median income in Bedford is $56,563.
The cost of living in Bedford is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Bedford is $1,061.
The unemployment rate in Bedford is 7.6%.
The poverty rate in Bedford is 11.8%.
The average high in Bedford is 59.3° and the average low is 41.3°.
Bedford SnackAbility
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Bedford, OH Crime Report
Crime in Bedford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bedford. Key points include:
There were 77 total crimes in Bedford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bedford is 603.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bedford is 62.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bedford is 540.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bedford is -71.53% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bedford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bedford / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 77 | 603.4 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 62.7 | 293.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 45.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 62.7 | 197.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 69 | 540.7 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 101.9 | 206.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 30 | 235.1 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 203.7 | 212.5 | 259.0 |
Bedford, OH Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Bedford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bedford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bedford is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bedford is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bedford is $153,670.
The median income in Bedford is $56,563.
Bedford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bedford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bedford | Ohio | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
Bedford, OH Weather
The average high in Bedford is 59.3° and the average low is 41.3°.
There are 76.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.8 inches of precipitation each year with 59.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bedford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 59.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Bedford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bedford
The current population in Bedford is 12,960. The population has decreased -1.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,960 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 13,043 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 13,073 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 12,555 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 12,631 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 12,705 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 12,766 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 12,782 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 12,868 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 12,927 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 12,994 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 13,049 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 13,123 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 13,201 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bedford
Bedford is:
38.8% White with 5,031 White residents.
54.1% African American with 7,005 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 20 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 24 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 579 Two Or More residents.
2.3% Hispanic with 301 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bedford | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.8% | 76.5% | 58.2% |
| African American | 54.1% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 4.6% | 19.0% |
Gender in Bedford
Bedford is 53.3% female with 6,913 female residents.
Bedford is 46.7% male with 6,046 male residents.
| Gender | Bedford | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bedford for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Bedford completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Bedford completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Bedford completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Bedford completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Bedford completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Bedford completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Bedford completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Bedford completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bedford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bedford | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bedford, Ohio
5.3% of households in Bedford earn Less than $10,000.
5.5% of households in Bedford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.1% of households in Bedford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Bedford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.2% of households in Bedford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
26.0% of households in Bedford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Bedford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.5% of households in Bedford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Bedford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Bedford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bedford | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 11.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.0% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 8.5% | 12.6% |
