Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Bay Village, OH
25 neighborhoods ranked by walkability, transit access, bikeability, job market, and affordable rent — the metrics that matter most to young professionals starting their careers.
Young Professional Neighborhoods in Bay Village — Key Takeaways
The best neighborhood for young professionals in Bay Village is New Baltimore CDP with a YP Score of 100/100. The most affordable rent is in Maria Stein CDP at $687/month.
The citywide median rent is $888/month (national average: $1,163). Median household income is $118,816.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, Walk Score, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and BLS. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Neighborhoods for Young Professionals
| # | Neighborhood | YP Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Baltimore CDP | 100 | ||
| Lake Mohawk CDP | 100 | ||
| Lake Seneca CDP | 100 | ||
4 | Loveland Park CDP | 100 | |
5 | Holiday Lakes CDP | 100 | |
6 | Bass Lake CDP | 100 | |
7 | Concorde Hills CDP | 100 | |
8 | Candlewood Lake CDP | 100 | |
9 | Hunter CDP | 100 | |
10 | Eaton Estates CDP | 100 | |
11 | Curtice CDP | 97 | |
12 | Choctaw Lake CDP | 95 | |
13 | Kings Mills CDP | 89 | |
14 | Maria Stein CDP | 89 | |
15 | New California CDP | 89 | |
16 | Bidwell CDP | 87 | |
17 | Miami Heights CDP | 86 | |
18 | Darrtown CDP | 85 | |
19 | Etna CDP | 83 | |
20 | Lake Waynoka CDP | 83 | |
21 | Taylor Creek CDP | 81 | |
22 | Calcutta CDP | 81 | |
23 | Coldstream CDP | 78 | |
24 | Richville CDP | 77 | |
25 | Lake Lorelei CDP | 69 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 neighborhoods in Bay Village for each young professional metric.
Lowest unemployment rate
- 0.5%
- 0.7%
- 1.5%
- 1.6%
- 1.6%
Lowest median rent
- $687
- $697
- $773
- $836
- $864
Lowest violent crime rate
- 1.4 per 1K
- 1.4 per 1K
- 1.4 per 1K
- 1.4 per 1K
- 1.4 per 1K
Highest median household income
- $250,001
- $225,833
- $167,946
- $130,625
- $126,438
Lowest median home value
- $104,900
- $113,500
- $143,400
- $145,800
- $150,500
Neighborhoods are ranked using the Young Professional (YP) Score, a composite index that prioritizes the metrics most important to early-career professionals choosing where to live:
- Walkability (Walk Score)
- 25% weight
- Transit Access (Transit Score)
- 20% weight
- Job Market (Unemployment Rate)
- 20% weight
- Affordable Rent (Median Rent)
- 20% weight
- Bikeability (Bike Score)
- 15% weight
Walkability is weighted highest because young professionals tend to prefer neighborhoods where daily errands, dining, and entertainment are accessible on foot. Transit and bikeability scores reflect commute flexibility without car ownership. The job market factor rewards low unemployment, while affordable rent ensures neighborhoods are financially accessible to early-career earners.
Data Sources: Walk Score (walkability, transit, and bike scores), US Census Bureau American Community Survey (median rent, unemployment rate), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (crime rates), and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). All data is updated on a rolling basis as new releases become available.