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Bedford, QC

Quebec

Bedford is a small town in Quebec with a population of 658. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
658 Population 53/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $43,400 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

How Bedford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population658
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$43,400
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty8.0%
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$647
Ownership92.7%
Housing Units275
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Bedford a Good Place to Live?

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 abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Bedford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bedford is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bedford is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bedford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches, including 14.8 inches of snow.

Bedford has a population of 658 with a density of 53 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 23.5% of residents, while 68.9% speak Spanish.

Population

658
Total Population
2021 Census
53
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
12.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bedford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 23.5%
70% below US avg
Spanish 68.9%
414% above US avg
Other Languages 7.6%

Social Characteristics

Bedford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bedford is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $835, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 20 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 31.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bedford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,400
Avg Weekly Wage$835

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Bedford is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 92.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 275 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.7%
Owner-Occupied92.7%
Renter-Occupied9.1%
Housing Units275

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Bedford receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Bedford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Bedford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates45.1168°N, 72.9824°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 88 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 149 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 119 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 147 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 132 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 74 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 91 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 134 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 41 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 111 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 73 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 105 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 81 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 125 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 138 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 71 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 121 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 126 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 89 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in

Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+30.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density53/sq mi
Total Area12.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.6%

Schools in Bedford

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École du Premier-Envol — — — —
Butler Elementary School — — — —
École Monseigneur-Desranleau — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bedford

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bedford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
OPERA HOUSE AT ENOSBURG FALLS VTHISTORIC PRESERVATION123 DEPOT STREET8029336171$34,957
CHESTER A ARTHUR HOMEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8028283051
ENOSBURGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HIGHGATE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 222
SWANTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION58 S RIVER ST8028685436
Grange Ronde de Mystic
Musée Missiquoi

Libraries in Bedford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ENOSBURG PUBLIC241 MAIN ST.0.023,400
SWANTON PUBLIC1 FIRST ST.0.011,700
HIGHGATE PUBLIC17 MILL HILL0.08,112
FRANKLIN-GRAND ISLE BOOKMOBILE100 ROBIN HOOD DR.0.04,750
HASTON5167 MAIN ST.0.04,108
SHELDON PUBLIC1640 MAIN ST.0.03,744
Bibliothèque communautaire de Frelighsburg0.0
Bibliothèque Léon-Maurice-Côté de Bedford0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Henryville0.0

Farmers Markets in Bedford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Enosburgh Falls Farmers MarketMain St05/16/2015 to 10/31/2015Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Marché Station Gourmande

Cafes in Bedford

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Rouge

Clinics in Bedford

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC de Bedford

Gas Stations in Bedford

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miraco
Shell
Sonic
Ultramar

Banks in Bedford

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Desjardins de Bedford - Siège social
National Bank

Gyms in Bedford

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arena de Bedford
Bedford Curling Club

Breweries in Bedford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lagabière

Ski Resorts Near Bedford

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stowe 70.0 13 1,116 $106 November - April Yes Yes
Owl's Head 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Cell Towers in Bedford

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
24 Depot StBTWR39
24 Depot StBTWR39

Airports Near Bedford

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International AirportBTVMedium Airport
Plattsburgh International AirportPBGMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Allenholm Airport—Small Airport
Bostwick Farm Airport—Small Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Butler Island Airport—Small Airport
Catamount Airfield—Small Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Davis Private Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Franklin County State Airport—Small Airport
Frogs End Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Greenwoods Airfield—Small Airport
Hawk's Nest Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Lightning Bolt Field Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Meadow STOLport—Small Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State AirportMVLSmall Airport
Mountain View Airpark—Small Airport
Mountain View Farm Airport—Small Airport
Muddy Paw Airport—Small Airport
Northern Lights Airport—Small Airport
Northway Airport—Small Airport
Perras Field—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Savage Island Airport—Small Airport
Secret Spot Airport—Small Airport
Shaw Meadow Airport—Small Airport
Shelburne Farms Airport—Small Airport
Sky Acres Airport—Small Airport
Smith Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport—Small Airport
Taylor Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bedford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Bedford

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bedford

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Parish of Bedford & Philipsburg &Farnham
Église Saint-Damien
United Church Of Canada

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bedford

What is the population of Bedford?

Bedford has a population of 658 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 48.5% male.

Is Bedford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $74,500, 1% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bedford safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bedford receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bedford?

Bedford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bedford?

Bedford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $835. There are 20 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 31.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bedford?

The median home value in Bedford is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 92.7%.

How are the schools in Bedford?

7.2% of adults in Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Bedford?

The average commute in Bedford is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 31.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bedford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford is 100% White. 23.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 68.9% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Armand, QC 1,228 pop · 6.5 mi Venise-en-Québec, QC 1,899 pop · 7.7 mi Frelighsburg, QC 1,123 pop · 8.3 mi Sainte-Croix, QC 2,529 pop · 8.9 mi Dunham, QC 3,599 pop · 9.0 mi Henryville, QC 1,497 pop · 10.3 mi Brigham, QC 2,282 pop · 11.3 mi Farnham, QC 10,149 pop · 11.5 mi Cowansville, QC 15,234 pop · 12.7 mi Saint-Georges-de-Clarenceville, QC 1,154 pop · 13.4 mi Sainte-Anne-de-Sabrevois, QC 2,143 pop · 13.5 mi Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, QC 2,141 pop · 14.5 mi Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, QC 1,428 pop · 14.8 mi Swanton, VT 2,732 pop · 14.9 mi
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