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New Bedford, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Dukes County County
New Bedford, MA
At a Glance
How New Bedford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Bedford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Bedford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Bedford residents earn a median household income of $56,025 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,475. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Bedford is $324,400 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,272. Median rent is $1,085/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
New Bedford reports 664 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,248/100K. The murder rate is 3.2/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in New Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Bedford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.