About Bedford
Bedford, OH is a close-knit town located in northeastern Ohio, home to 12,834 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Bedford holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,403 residents per square mile.
📰 Bedford News Today
- Two workers at a recycling facility in Toledo, Ohio, died on Tuesday morning following several explosions and a large fire there, local officials said. There was no immediate threat to the Toledo area. https://nyti.ms/4wBoiTq facebook.com · Aug 18
- Helen Mae Asbury Obituary | Busch Funeral and Crematory Service | Bedford, OH Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Lawsuit: Shipment of $239K worth of copper from Bedford Heights ‘hijacked’ in OKC Cleveland.com · Aug 13
- 3News Investigates: Bedford Superintendent Cassandra Johnson to retire amid 4 civil rights lawsuits against district WKYC · Jul 23
- Helen Mae Asbury Obituary (2026) - Bedford, OH - Busch-Romito Funeral and Crematory Services - Bedford Legacy obituary · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bedford Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Bedford — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,834.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bedford
- Gionino's Pizzeria
- Los Gallos Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Sirna's Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bedford
- Interstate Park reviews ★
- Archibald Willard Park reviews ★
- Bedford Public Square reviews ★
- FIrebird Athletic Complex reviews ★
- Taft Park reviews ★
- Viaduct Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bedford
- Bedford High School
- Carylwood Intermediate School
- Central Primary School
- Columbus Intermediate School
- EXCEL
- Glendale Primary School
- Heskett Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeCity
Population (2024)12,834
Rank in state#145 of 923
Land area5.34 sq mi
Density2,403/sq mi
Coordinates41.3921, -81.5347