City profile
Bay Village, OH
Lorain County · Population 15,984
Bay Village is a town in Lorain County, OH with about 15,984 residents and a typical home value near $353,000. It is 12 miles from Cleveland, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
28°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
166
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$353,000
Typical monthly housing
$2,344
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
146
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Tornado, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
7 mi to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 47% Democratic / 52% Republican
Community
Population
15,984
Black population
0.3%
County
Lorain County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 15,984 residents
- Typical home value about $353,000
- 12 miles from Cleveland, OH
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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