Bedford Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
16,807 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
67.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$183,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$912,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,023 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.2% 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 3 10 28
Feb 2 9 30
Mar 4 5 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Bedford Hills Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Bedford Village Elementary School
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
West Patent Elementary School
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Four Winds
3 miles, NE
Northern Westchester Hospital
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Putnam Hospital Center
11 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
11 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
33 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
40 miles, E • 1 star
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