Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Bedford is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,851. Residents earn $50,570 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bedford receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bedford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bedford is $50,570, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bedford is $182,300, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $674 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Bedford is below the national average at 181 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,409 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 37.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,570 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,103 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,997 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,430 |
| County GDP | $8,000M |
| Restaurants | 305 |
| Healthcare | 462 |
| Retail | 495 |
| Manufacturing | 128 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,849 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.66% |
| Commute Time | 15.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $182,300 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $674 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |
| Studio | $677 |
| 1 Bedroom | $742 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,226 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,476 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,849 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.66% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Total Violent | 180.7/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 180.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,409.5/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 180.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,084.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 144.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,110 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0151°N, 78.5030°W |
| County FIPS | 42013 |
Winner: Republican by 43.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,616/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 71.2% |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Restaurants | 305 |
| Retail Stores | 495 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 15.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |