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Bedford
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Boston

Bedford

#36 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Massachusetts
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Bedford is a suburb of Boston with a population of 14,287. Bedford is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Bedford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bedford there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Bedford and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Bedford are highly rated.
    About Bedford...
    Population
    14,287
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $718,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,094
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      14
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      14
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      70.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      344.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      28.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      36%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Bedford

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $140,647
    National
    $69,021
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