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Bedford Hills, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Westchester County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,283 Population 2,217/sq mi density
$102,750 Median Income $44,454 per capita
$491,500 Home Value $1,058,171 Zillow
$2,036 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$102,750 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$491,500 home value, $2,036/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bedford Hills, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,750
37% above
$44,454 per capita
Home Value
$491,500
74% above
Zillow: $1,058,171
Median Rent
$2,036/mo
75% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
383/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
29% above
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
22% below
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
137%
Home Value
174%
Rent
175%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bedford Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 5.7% (58% 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.

Safety & Crime

Bedford Hills reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 383/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,750
Per Capita$44,454
Unemployment5.7%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property383/100K

Health

Obesity25.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,881/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days271/yr
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.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.