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Austin Anderson

New Bedford quality of life -am I missing something?

I'm a teacher here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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nycnative2022

Anyone work in healthcare in New Bedford?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 101K, New Bedford is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,085 for rent here. Median household income is $56,025, which feels about average for the area. People here are...

27 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Greyson Alvarez

What surprised you most about New Bedford?

You can expect to pay around $1,085 for rent here. Household incomes average around $56,025 in New Bedford. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective.

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Greyson Alvarez

New Bedford vs Omaha -which is better?

I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,085 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? TIA! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough du...

6 replies 44 upvotes best-worst
isla_guy

What New Bedford does better than anywhere else

Been meaning to ask this. I work in tech and Homes are going for about $324,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -New Bedford sits at 663.8 per 100K. Median household income is $56,025, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very c...

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Miles Gray

Cost of living reality check -New Bedford

Just moved here 8 months ago and With a population of 101K, New Bedford is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $56,025 in New Bedford. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Nora O.

How are the schools in New Bedford?

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $1,085 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thanks for reading. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Alice J.

Dog-friendly places in New Bedford?

I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,085 for rent here. With a population of 101K, New Bedford is a mid-size city. Median household income is $56,025, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for ab...

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indy_carter

Weekend activities in New Bedford?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and With a population of 101K, New Bedford is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,085/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Ezra Wright

Best industries in New Bedford right now

Hello, Poverty rate is 16.7%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $1,085/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,085 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in...

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Kennedy

Just moved to New Bedford, any tips?

Hey everyone, I've been here for 5 years and Homes are going for about $324,400 on average. With a population of 101K, New Bedford is a mid-size city. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? Cost of living is definitely risi...

5 replies 56 upvotes moving
Oliver R.

Things that make New Bedford unique

Anyone else feel this way? I work in consulting and The median home value here is around $324,400, which seems about average. Median household income is $56,025, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts?

3 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Audrey Baker

Is it worth buying in New Bedford?

Longtime lurker here, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots?

12 replies 41 upvotes housing
Greyson Alvarez

Is New Bedford worth moving to in 2026?

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $1,085/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $324,400, which seems about average. Median household income is $56,025, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Property taxes are hig...

1 replies 28 upvotes moving
Oliver R.

Co-working spaces in New Bedford?

So, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $324,400, which seems about average. With a population of 101K, New Bedford is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 16.7%, which is higher than I expected. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour...

3 replies 57 upvotes jobs
Kayla L.

Living in New Bedford -the reality

Hey everyone, What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Daniel Brown

Internet providers in New Bedford?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $324,400, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $324,400 on average. Night life is decent if ...

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Austin Anderson

Studio apartments in New Bedford -options?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The foo...

2 replies 16 upvotes housing
Waylon Stewart

What to expect moving to New Bedford?

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where mo...

2 replies 13 upvotes moving
indy_carter

Best restaurants in New Bedford?

I work in legal and Median household income is $56,025, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $324,400, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $324,400 on average. Honestly, I think it's...

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Abigail

Things that make New Bedford unique

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. With a population of 101K, New Bedford is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,085/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am ...

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Gabriella Sanders

Is New Bedford getting better or worse?

Been meaning to ask this. What do you all think? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Kayla L.

Best companies to work for in New Bedford?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and With a population of 101K, New Bedford is a mid-size city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? TIA! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

7 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Madeline Cruz

Unpopular opinion about New Bedford

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 16.7%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $56,025 in New Bedford. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-depe...

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Ronald T.

The good and bad of living in New Bedford

OK so We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,085 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -New Bedford sits at 663.8 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent yea...

7 replies 26 upvotes living
Gabriella Sanders

Top 5 things I love about New Bedford

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,085/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better f...

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Kennedy

Day-to-day life in New Bedford, MA

Random thought, We're a young couple and It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. The median home value here is around $324,400, which seems about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. ...

6 replies 31 upvotes living
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