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Living in Bedford

The city had 6 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 59.2% and the vacancy rate was 14.1%. The population of Bedford, in the United States, was 12,931 in July 2026. There were 11,628 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1935 sources

Population12,723people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,006EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent930.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate8.12%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime603.4offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 62% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.47µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Bedford?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bedford.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,059 per month, while the median home value was US$135,200 in July 2026. 48.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Bedford recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,059/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,258 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,048 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent930.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes81 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Bedford a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student57%strong on education, weak on work · range 47–67%
Family66%strong on family, weak on cost · range 57–75%
Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 41–63%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 490 of 12,723 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$57,308 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bedford is 8.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income57,308 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband74.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription87.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet7.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet10.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary3,006 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,705 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate8.12 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Bedford?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,705 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,768of €2,899 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,899
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,048
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,768
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Bedford Salary needed to live in Bedford

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bedford. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bedford. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio339 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents11,628 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,545 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bedford when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBedford highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bedford highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Bedford1,691
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents603.4 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents152.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes15 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.07 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work2.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportBKL3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport18 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bedford. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bedford.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Bedford is 6.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.47 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202433Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.83 · Feb 2.94 · Mar 7.17 · Apr 13.94 · May 19.94 · Jun 24.83 · Jul 27.06 · Aug 26.5 · Sep 23.06 · Oct 16.94 · Nov 10.28 · Dec 4.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.72 · Feb -4.17 · Mar -0.444 · Apr 5.17 · May 11.72 · Jun 17.39 · Jul 19.94 · Aug 19.44 · Sep 15.61 · Oct 9.56 · Nov 3.56 · Dec -1.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan -1.44 · Feb -0.611 · Mar 3.33 · Apr 9.56 · May 15.83 · Jun 21.11 · Jul 23.5 · Aug 22.94 · Sep 19.33 · Oct 13.28 · Nov 6.94 · Dec 1.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 80.52 · Feb 70.87 · Mar 87.38 · Apr 108.7 · May 118.9 · Jun 96.01 · Jul 136.7 · Aug 106.7 · Sep 108.2 · Oct 101.1 · Nov 93.22 · Dec 85.34 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading158.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.41 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites16 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation943.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.02 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.61 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Queens ±1.2 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 490 is not 0.6% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.603 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents490 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density919.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population12,723 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics12,757 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value135,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes59.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate63.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad3.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.28 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage79 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance5.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher20.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available91.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,048 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home10.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans81.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Bedford

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Solon as a Bedford alternative in the same region

8 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 5.3% Solon vs 0.6% Bedford+775%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,502 Solon vs €3,006 Bedford+83%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Solon vs 8.1% Bedford−70%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 855 Solon vs 603 Bedford+42%
  • Residents: 23,679 Solon vs 12,723 Bedford+86%
  • Nearest airport: 20.0 km Solon vs 18.0 km Bedford+11%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³ Solon vs 6.5 µg/m³ Bedfordsame level
Full comparisonMore about Solon

Plainfield as a Bedford alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 556 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.6% Bedford+913%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,006 Bedford+61%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 12,723 Bedford+293%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 8.1% Bedford−54%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 603 Bedford+23%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 18.0 km Bedford−50%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.5 µg/m³ Bedford+20%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Bedford

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Cleveland Commuting Zone · 17.9 km away
Salary
2,764 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Bedford, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Ottawa12,716 residentsCarpinteria12,734 residentsArtesia12,735 residentsCottonwood12,709 residentsMarysville12,738 residentsByram12,707 residents

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Is Bedford part of Cleveland?

Bedford is in the published commuting zone of Cleveland; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Cleveland city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Bedford?

The median gross salary is 3,705 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Bedford?

The unemployment rate is 8.12 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Bedford?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.47 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Bedford?

Police recorded 603.4 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Bedford?

The published population is 12,723 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Bedford?

490 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Bedford a good place to live?

Bedford may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Bedford part of Cleveland?

Bedford is in the published commuting zone of Cleveland; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Bedford?

Cleveland, Bedford Heights, Maple Heights, Warrensville Heights, Garfield Heights are near Bedford. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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