The Town FilesBay Village, Ohio
City in Cuyahoga County · population 16,163 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $353,000
- Household income
- $132,254
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 43.1
Bay Village is a city of 16,163 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $353,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 97% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 95% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 94% of Ohio towns.
How Bay Village 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 Bay Village is worth $353,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $132,254, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $894 a month. 91.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bay Village | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $353,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $894 | $914 |
| Median household income | $132,254 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 91.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Bay Village
| People | Bay Village | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 28.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bay Village
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bay Village since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 371 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 7, 2010.
Severe weather in Cuyahoga County since 1996
Cuyahoga County has been included in 19 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 |
| January 3, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4098: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County had 705,152 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,134 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Bay Village itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Bay Village
5 public schools with 2,375 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay High School | 9-12 | 759 | 14.1 |
| Bay Middle School | 5-8 | 701 | 14.0 |
| Normandy Elementary School | K-2 | 498 | 16.6 |
| Westerly Elementary School | 3-4 | 362 | 17.2 |
| Glenview Center for Childcare and Learning | PK-PK | 55 | 13.8 |
Towns near Bay Village
- Westlake, OH2.6 mi · 34,228 people · home $368,200
- Rocky River, OH4.0 mi · 21,755 people · home $349,300
- Avon Lake, OH4.5 mi · 25,206 people · home $368,300
- Avon, OH4.9 mi · 24,847 people · home $395,900
- Fairview Park, OH5.0 mi · 17,291 people · home $239,100
- North Olmsted, OH5.1 mi · 32,442 people · home $219,800
- Lakewood, OH6.6 mi · 50,942 people · home $262,200
- Brook Park, OH8.1 mi · 18,595 people · home $169,600
Bay Village questions
Is Bay Village, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bay Village scores better for retirees than 62% of Ohio towns and quieter than 15%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Bay Village?
The median owner-occupied home in Bay Village is valued at $353,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $132,254, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $894 a month.
What is the weather like in Bay Village?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 63.8 inches of snow.
Does Bay Village get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bay Village since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. 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)