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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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°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. The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westchester County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0418 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 70 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in |
Bedford Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").