New York · Metropolitan Area
Bedford Hills is a small town in New York with a population of 2,283. Residents earn $102,750 per year, which is 37% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bedford Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Bedford Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bedford Hills is $102,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Bedford Hills among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Bedford Hills is $491,500, making it a premium housing market at 74% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,036 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 81.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Bedford Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 56.0% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 44.0% |
| 228% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,750 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,454 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.20% |
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $491,500 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $772,000 |
| Median List Price | $772,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $395 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,036 |
| 75% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.20% |
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 319 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2406°N, 73.6881°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,217/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |