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Bedford, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County
Bedford, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Bedford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bedford residents earn a median household income of $50,570 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,103. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bedford is $182,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,523. Median rent is $674/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Bedford reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 818/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bedford has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.