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Bedford
  • Town in Virginia
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Bedford

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Bedford is a town in Virginia with a population of 6,610. Bedford is in Bedford County. Living in Bedford offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Bedford and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bedford are above average.
    About Bedford...
    Population
    6,610
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $169,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $846
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      60.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      15
      6.1
    • Rape
      30.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      60.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      781.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      7%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Bedford

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $36,971
    National
    $69,021
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