Living in Bedford, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bedford · Census data 2020–2024
Bedford has 23,746 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $167,418 (69% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $612,100, the median rent is $2,099/month.
Bedford at a glance
- Population
- 23,746
- Median age
- 45State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $167,418State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $612,100State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $2,099/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Bedford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bedford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bedford the median home value is $612,100, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,099 per month, which is 40.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,239 a month in housing costs.
Bedford median household income
The median household income in Bedford is $167,418 and the income per person is $75,630. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Bedford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,387
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.83
Bedford demographics
- Population
- 23,746
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 8,176
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bedford ›
Education in Bedford
63% of adults 25 and older in Bedford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bedford
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Bedford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 23,746 | $167,418 | $612,100 | $2,099 |
| Pinardville | 4,418 | $79,340 | $286,300 | $1,082 |
| East Merrimack | 5,081 | $87,311 | $291,500 | $1,952 |
| Amherst | 11,861 | $153,196 | $537,600 | $1,462 |
| Manchester | 115,643 | $81,007 | $365,600 | $1,564 |
| Merrimack | 28,164 | $127,219 | $458,600 | $1,932 |
| Goffstown | 18,513 | $113,958 | $377,400 | $1,231 |
| Litchfield | 8,499 | $162,036 | $485,000 | $2,138 |
| New Boston | 6,165 | $154,250 | $481,100 | $1,193 |
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What is the median household income in Bedford, NH?
The median household income in Bedford is $167,418, 69% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bedford?
The median home value in Bedford is $612,100, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Bedford?
The median gross rent in Bedford is $2,099 per month, about 40.4% of household income.
Is Bedford, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bedford?
The median age in Bedford is 45 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Bedford?
The average commute to work in Bedford is 25 minutes; 27% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bedford?
The unemployment rate in Bedford is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bedford?
63% of adults in Bedford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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