Bedford, Ohio · ZIP 44146

Bedford — ZIP 44146

Bedford (44146) scores 76/100 — Good for Ohio. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $187K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg math proficiency20%

Avg reading proficiency38%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100

Typical home value$187K

Median rent$1,078/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$187K

Median Rent

$1,078/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

28,078

Violent Crime

6,143

Property Crime

21,935

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cuyahoga County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Columbus Intermediate School	03–05	378	35%	45%
Carylwood Intermediate School	03–05	248	31%	50%
Heskett Middle School	06–08	592	19%	35%
Bedford High School	09–12	836	12%	45%
Excel Academy	05–12	118	5%	15%
Central Primary School	PK–02	406	Not reported	Not reported
Glendale Primary School	PK–02	309	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,474

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

43.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 44146 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 44146 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 44146 is approximately $187K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 44146 in Bedford has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.