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Bay Village.
About
Life in Bay Village
Living in Bay Village means joining one of Ohio's most educated and affluent suburbs—this is a genuinely affluent place with a median household income around $132,000 and 69% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The housing market reflects that wealth: median home values sit around $353,000, and the vast majority of residents own their homes, which speaks to real stability but also means you need substantial financial resources to move here. Your commute to Cleveland jobs typically runs about 24 minutes, making this realistic for people working in the city without feeling urban themselves.
Bay Village at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
3.2%
Broadband Internet
91.8%
of households
Population Growth
-2.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.2% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Bay Village: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bay Village, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (12.3%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.1%
of residents
65 and Older
19.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.0%
of households
Married Couples
61.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Bay Village
In Bay Village, home values are 64% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,361
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $421,998 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Bay Village and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cuyahoga County, which includes Bay Village, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Bay Village: Cuyahoga County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cuyahoga County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bay Village is about 1% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bay Village Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area
Commute23.5 min avg
How Bay Village residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bay Village, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 89 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 96% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bay Village runs 96% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
12.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
252.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bay Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cuyahoga County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cuyahoga County, which includes Bay Village, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.1M |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $376,500 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $878,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27.2M |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Bay Village is about 1% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cuyahoga County, which includes Bay Village, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
203
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Bay Village is about 1% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bay Village has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.4"
Annual Snowfall
63.8"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
159
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 2.99" |
| Feb | 39°F | 24°F | 2.49" |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 3.06" |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 3.79" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 3.83" |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 3.67" |
| Aug | 82°F | 64°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.60" |
| Nov | 51°F | 37°F | 3.37" |
| Dec | 40°F | 28°F | 2.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bay Village
Uninsured
1.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bay Village's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Avon
Uh St John Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Westlake
Fairview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Cleveland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bay Village
Bay Village's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 68.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
68.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bay Village (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,969 students · in-state tuition $13,262 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,979 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,842 students · in-state tuition $41,386 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,100 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
9.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 624 students · in-state tuition $20,109 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bay Village
Bay Village has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
24 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
47 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bay Village
Bay Village Branch Library
27400 Wolf Road, Bay Village
Cities Near Bay Village
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bay Village?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bay Village FAQ
Is Bay Village, Ohio safe?⌄
Bay Village's violent crime rate was 13 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 253 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bay Village, Ohio?⌄
Cuyahoga County, which includes Bay Village, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Bay Village, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Bay Village is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from