At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$129,795 per capita
Home Value
$1,125,600
Zillow: $675,690
Bachelor's Degree+
83.4%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
6.1% smoking rate
How Bedford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bedford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bedford a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bedford residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $129,795. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% 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 is $1,125,600 , 299% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $675,690. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
83.4% of adults in Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bedford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,118
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$129,795
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A
Home Value$1,125,600
Rent
Ownership98.8%
Zillow$675,690
Housing Units792
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity21.2%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation357 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.4%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+43.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute45 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Bedford was built in 1963.
14.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
39.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.