Bedford, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,118 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
83.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,125,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,682 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 10 26
Feb 2 9 29
Mar 4 5 36
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 40, NY Assembly District 93, NY
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Schools

Fox Lane Middle School
1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Fox Lane High School
1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Bedford Village Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

SUNY at Purchase College
10 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Northern Westchester Hospital
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Four Winds
6 miles, NE
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
9 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
30 miles, SW • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
38 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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