New York · Metropolitan Area
Bedford is a small town in New York with a population of 2,118. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bedford receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Bedford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bedford is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Bedford among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bedford is $1,125,600, making it a premium housing market at 299% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bedford is a highly educated community — 83.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches, including 34.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $129,795 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% 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 | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 45.1 min |
| Work from Home | 39.6% |
| Census Median | $1,125,600 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,199,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,199,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $667 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 111.0% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 21.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 21.3% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.9% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Mental Distress | 12.5% |
| Physical Distress | 7.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| 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 | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.6 inches |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 357 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1869°N, 73.6574°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 83.4% |
| 147% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 45.1 min |
| Work from Home | 39.6% |