At a Glance
Median Income
$76,136
$29,174 per capita
Home Value
$167,100
Zillow: $205,525
Violent Crime
613/100K
3,730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Bedford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Bedford residents earn a median household income of $76,136 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,174. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,253 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Bedford is $167,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,525. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
New Bedford reports 613 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,730/100K.
Education
33.0% of adults in New Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Bedford has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population936
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,136
Per Capita$29,174
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,100
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$205,525
Housing Units397
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent613/100K
Property3,730/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,041/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,139 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in New Bedford was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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