The Town FilesBainbridge, Ohio
Community in Geauga County · population 9,242 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $446,600
- Household income
- $144,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 77 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 47.8
Bainbridge is a community of 9,242 people in Geauga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $446,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 83% of Ohio towns.
How Bainbridge ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bainbridge is worth $446,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $144,167, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $2,238 a month. 92.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bainbridge | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $446,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $2,238 | $914 |
| Median household income | $144,167 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 92.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bainbridge
| People | Bainbridge | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 28.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bainbridge
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 76.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bainbridge since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 4.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 45 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 16, 1965.
Severe weather in Geauga County since 1996
Geauga County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| August 1, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1656: Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Geauga County
Geauga County had 36,578 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,641 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Bainbridge itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Towns near Bainbridge
- South Russell, OH3.6 mi · 3,972 people · home $432,800
- Chagrin Falls, OH3.8 mi · 4,188 people · home $440,700
- Reminderville, OH4.7 mi · 5,412 people · home $333,000
- Solon, OH4.8 mi · 24,262 people · home $392,900
- Aurora, OH5.8 mi · 17,239 people · home $387,800
- Moreland Hills, OH6.0 mi · 3,466 people · home $621,900
- Twinsburg, OH6.5 mi · 19,248 people · home $318,800
- Orange, OH7.6 mi · 3,421 people · home $442,300
Bainbridge questions
Is Bainbridge, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bainbridge scores better for retirees than 77% of Ohio towns and quieter than 62%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.8).
How much does a house cost in Bainbridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Bainbridge is valued at $446,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $144,167, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $2,238 a month.
What is the weather like in Bainbridge?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 76.5 inches of snow.
Does Bainbridge get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bainbridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)