How long is the commute from Bedford, OH?
Workers who live in Bedford, OH take an average of 20.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.1 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Bedford get to work
| Means of transportation | Bedford | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±5.0 points) | 69.7% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±2.2 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | 3.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.4 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±3.5 points) | 15.5% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Bedford, the average commute is lower than in Cuyahoga County (23.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bedford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cuyahoga County (3.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cuyahoga County, Bedford ranks 50 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1997 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bedford
| Vehicles available | Bedford | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±2.9 points) | 12.2% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±6.2 points) | 41.6% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±6.0 points) | 33.3% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±4.5 points) | 12.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Bedford, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cuyahoga County (12.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bedford
| Bedford | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±3.5 points) | 15.5% (±0.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±2.9 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±3.2 points) | 89.5% (±0.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bedford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cuyahoga County (89.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bedford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | — | 20.1 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Bedford Heights | 1.9 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Maple Heights | 1.9 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Walton Hills | 1.9 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Oakwood (Cuyahoga County) | 2.4 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| North Randall | 2.8 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Warrensville Heights | 3.2 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Northfield | 3.7 mi | 31.2 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
| Valley View | 3.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bedford Heights, OH (23.8 minutes), Walton Hills, OH (24.3 minutes), Warrensville Heights, OH (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cuyahoga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Garfield Heights | 21.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 45 (tie) | Highland Heights | 21.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 45 (tie) | Chagrin Falls Township | 21.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 47 (tie) | Brook Park | 20.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 47 (tie) | Chagrin Falls | 20.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 49 | Brooklyn | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 50 | Bedford | 20.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 51 | Gates Mills | 19.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 52 | Bratenahl | 19.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 53 | University Heights | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 54 | Oakwood (Cuyahoga County) | 18.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 55 | Highland Hills | 18.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 56 | Woodmere | 18.4 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Cuyahoga County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bedford
How long is the average commute in Bedford?
Workers who live in Bedford, OH take an average of 20.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bedford without a car?
8.5% of households in Bedford have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bedford?
10.6% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Bedford worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedford city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedford city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedford city, Ohio
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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