Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
New Bedford is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 936. Residents earn $76,136 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Bedford receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. New Bedford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Bedford is $76,136, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in New Bedford is $167,100, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 27.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,136 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,174 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $993 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,728 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,253 |
| County GDP | $12,615M |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Healthcare | 727 |
| Retail | 807 |
| Manufacturing | 297 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,653 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.38% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $167,100 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,653 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.38% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,041/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 727 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 367/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0894°N, 80.4935°W |
| County FIPS | 39099 |
Winner: Republican by 9.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.0% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 367/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.8% |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 727 |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Retail Stores | 807 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |