At a Glance
Median Income
$47,697
$29,729 per capita
Home Value
$192,600
Zillow: $275,202
Median Rent
$876/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
3,005/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bedford residents earn a median household income of $47,697 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,729. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,307 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bedford is $192,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,202. Median rent is $876/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Bedford reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,005/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bedford has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population6,703
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density604/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,697
Per Capita$29,729
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$2,746M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
A
Home Value$192,600
Rent$876
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$275,202
Housing Units3,223
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property3,005/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault91/100K
Burglary91/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,449/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation966 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Bedford was founded in 1782.
The median home in Bedford was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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