Bedford, OH 44146 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Bedford, OH—44146

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$185,000

5.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$53,000

14.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

34.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$1,060

4.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$920

2.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,120

6.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,480

2.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Bedford, OH

As of May '26, the median home price in Bedford, OH is $185,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.3%. This indicates that home prices in Bedford, OH are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$185,000	5.3%
Single Family	$188,000	5.0%
Condos	$113,000	5.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Bedford, OH

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bedford, OH is $1,100, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bedford, OH is studios: $750, 1-bedrooms: $885, 2-bedrooms: $1,170, 3-bedrooms: $1,500, 4-bedrooms: $1,670. The most common rental property sizes in Bedford, OH are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 39.2% and 38.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,060	$1,100
Studio Rent	$750	$750
1 Bed Rent	$920	$885
2 Bed Rent	$1,120	$1,170
3 Bed Rent	$1,480	$1,500
4 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,670

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.9%

1 Bedroom

39.2%

2 Bedrooms

38.0%

3 Bedrooms

15.3%

4 Bedrooms

2.0%

5+ Bedrooms

0.6%

Property Listings — Bedford, OH

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bedford, OH is 44. This is a increase of 34.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$197,000	9.0%
Listing Count	81	14.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	14.0%
Days on Market	44	34.0%

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Demographics — Bedford, OH

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bedford, OH has a population of 29,500, which has remained stable by 0.9% over the past 5 years. Bedford, OH is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	29,500	0.9%
% Under 18	18.2%	5.2%
% Seniors	21.3%	3.4%
% WFH	12.2%	351.9%
% w/ College Degree	22.8%	15.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bedford, OH is a predominantly black area, with 58.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 4.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bedford, OH is white, making up 33.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.2% of the population in Bedford, OH, and this percentage has decreased by 43.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	33.2%	1.5%
% Black	58.9%	-4.1%
% Hispanic	3.4%	-12.8%
% Asian	0.1%	-88.9%
% Foreign Born	2.2%	-43.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Bedford, OH

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 491 mortgage originations in Bedford, OH, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 41.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Bedford, OH. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	491
% Conventional Loans	67.0%
% Government Loans	33.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Bedford, OH

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Bedford, OH under the Section 8 program is 9.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Bedford, OH, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	655
Total Units Section 8	561
% Rentals under Section 8	9.8%
% Occupied Section 8	85.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$90	$920	$1,010
2 Bedroom	$110	$1,120	$1,230
3 Bedroom	$100	$1,480	$1,580
4 Bedroom	$100	$1,600	$1,700

Bedford, OH—44146

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Bedford, OH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Bedford, OH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Bedford, OH

Demographics — Bedford, OH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Bedford, OH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Bedford, OH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Bedford, OH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Bedford, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.8
Median Home Price	$185,000
Median Household Income	$53,000

Bedford, OH—44146

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Bedford, OH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Bedford, OH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Bedford, OH

Demographics — Bedford, OH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Bedford, OH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Bedford, OH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Bedford, OH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Bedford, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Maple Heights, OH

Lee-Harvard, Warrensville Heights, OH

Northfield, OH

Macedonia, OH

Solon, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

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