At a Glance
Median Income
$102,750
$44,454 per capita
Home Value
$491,500
Zillow: $1,058,171
Median Rent
$2,036/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
8.8% smoking rate
How Bedford Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bedford Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bedford Hills a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bedford Hills residents earn a median household income of $102,750 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,454. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bedford Hills is $491,500 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,058,171. Median rent is $2,036/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
43.4% of adults in Bedford Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bedford Hills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,283
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,217/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born35.2%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$102,750
Per Capita$44,454
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
B+
Home Value$491,500
Rent$2,036
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$1,058,171
Housing Units1,037
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation319 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Bedford Hills was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
35.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.