Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Stafford Water Park
Water Park
Stafford Stadium
Stadium
Solon Movie Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (3) F
The Tavern Off Broadway
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Mr. Hero
Fast Food
China Wok
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Reddi's Pizza Parlor
Fast Food
Mookie's Beverage
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Lizardville
Bar
The Crazy Horse
Bar
Mr. Chicken
Fast Food
Mr. Hero
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Nulife Fitness Camp
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Civic & Senior Center
Community Centre
Warrensville Heights YMCA
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
D&R Meats
Butcher
K & K Meat Shoppe
Butcher
CAM Asia Supermarket
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Miles Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (10) B
Viaduct Park
Park
Interstate Park
Park
Good Beginnings Playground
Playground
Stafford Park
Park
Bedford Metro Reserve
Park
Circle Emerald Field
Park
Walton Hills Park
Park
Dellwood Park
Park
Dunham Park
Park
Valley View Woods
Park
Kerruish Park
Park
Green Road Park
Park
Pitluk Preserve
Park
Play Day Cafe
Playground
The Village Park
Park
Idalia Park
Park
Shops (9) D-
The Broadway Cyclery
Bicycle
sunoco
Convenience Store
New York Hair & Beauty Supply
Beauty
Infinity Nails
Beauty
Cleveland Jewelry Exchange
Fashion
GetGo Kitchen
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
California Pretty Nails
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Jeannie's Family Hair Care
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Milano Menswear
Clothing
Ruby's
Clothing
Star Beauty Plus
Beauty
Shoppers World
Department Store
Forman Mills
Department Store
Ambiance
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Rainbow
Clothing
Fashion World
Clothing
Hair Boutique
Beauty
Fancy Nails & Spa
Beauty
DTLR
Shoes
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Bedford.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Southgate Transit Center
Bus Stop
Aurora - Perkins
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bedford is 86/100 - which is 7% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C-

Bedford crime rates are 2,407 per 100k, which is 16% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
2,066 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
341 crimes per 100k C
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employment D

The median income in Bedford is $45,945 - which is 9% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$45,945 F
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
University Hospitals Bedford Medical Center
Hospital
Bedford Fire Dept
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hudec Dental
Dentist
MetroHealth
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Pure Health Dental
Dentist
Maple Heights Police Department
Police
Stolarsky & Truxton
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dentalworks
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pure Health Dental
Dentist
Northfield Village Police Station and city building
Police
Cleveland Clinic - Solon Family Health Center
Doctor
Northfield Village Fire House
Fire Station
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Hospital
Garfield Heights Justice Center
Police
South Pointe Hospital
Hospital
Marymount Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Bedford home prices are $91,200 - which is 31% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$91,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-0% C
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The Bedford graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Central Primary School
Glendale Primary School
Columbus Intermediate School
Carylwood Intermediate School
Ohio College Preparatory School
Barack Obama School
Milkovich Middle School
Abraham Lincoln School
J.F. Kennedy School
The Haley School
Ramah Junior Academy
John Dewey Elementary School
Steam Academy Of Warrensville Heights
Westwood Elementary School
William Foster Elementary School
Maple Leaf Elementary School
Warrensville Heights Middle School
Garfield Heights Middle School
Green Inspiration Academy
Bethlehem Christian Academy
Lee Eaton Elementary School
Eastwood Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Bedford High School
The Capella Institute
Maple Heights High School
T2 Honors Academy
Warrensville Heights High School
Trinity High School
Luther E Ball (Chjcf)
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ratings C+

Bedford has an overall rating of 68% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Bedford, Ohio: A Decent Place to Call Home 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) My family and I currently are living in Bedford, Ohio and so far, it has been a decent place to live. Our current concern is that the criminal activity just like Cleveland continues to increase, but the local police department is working to address the underlying issues. We just ...Read More try to stay close to home at night.

We do enjoy the people that live here for the most part. Many are friendly. My children attend the local school district and are receiving an education that I would say is average. I do wish that they would upgrade the local middle school, as it seems out of date.

The best areas in Bedford, Ohio are the specialty stores located here. Spirit Apothecary is a great place to find some new calming smells for your home. If you enjoy arts and crafts, then you do need to visit Morgan Advanced Ceramics. There are also some great little local dining places. The best hamburgers in town can be found at Jack’s Tavern. If it is a good cup of coffee that you need, then check out Bedford Falls Café. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bedford? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Viaduct Park
      Interstate Park
      Good Beginnings Playground
      Stafford Park
      Bedford Metro Reserve
      Circle Emerald Field
      Walton Hills Park
      Dellwood Park

      Entertainment

      Stafford Water Park
      Stafford Stadium
      Solon Movie Theater

      Food & Drink

      The Tavern Off Broadway
      Burger King
      Arby's
      Wendy's
      Mr. Hero
      China Wok
      Burger King
      Reddi's Pizza Parlor

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bedford? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Bedford.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bedford? The cost of living in Bedford is 86/100 - which is 7% lower than Ohio.
      Bedford
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bedford? Bedford crime rates are 2,407, which are 16% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      2,407 per 100k people

      4% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      4% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      73%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Bedford? The median income in Bedford is $45,945 which is 9% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $45,94517% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,3608% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Bedford a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      University Hospitals Bedford Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Bedford home prices? Bedford home prices are $91,200 - which is 31% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $91,20051% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8689% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Bedford have good schools? The Bedford graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Bedford a good place to live? Bedford has an overall rating of 68% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      5 total surveys

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