Bedford is a very small town located in the state of New York. With a population of 1,691 people and just one neighborhood, Bedford is the 642nd largest community in New York.
Bedford home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Bedford real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Bedford is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 98.76% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Bedford is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Bedford who work in teaching (17.04%), management occupations (16.82%), and healthcare (12.42%).
Of important note, Bedford is also a town of artists. Bedford has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Bedford’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Bedford telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 23.68% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, Bedford is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Bedford a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Bedford has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Bedford’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
Even though Bedford is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Bedford, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Bedford is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 81.50% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.
The per capita income in Bedford in 2018 was $84,869, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $339,476 for a family of four.
The people who call Bedford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bedford residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Bedford include Irish, Italian, English, German, and European.
The most common language spoken in Bedford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.
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Raw data sources: National Agriculture Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Geological Service, American Community Survey.
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Raw data sources: American Community Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Geological Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Date(s) & Update Frequency: 2020 (latest available). Updated annually. Please note: Unemployment data updated November 2022.
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Raw data sources: 18,000 local law enforcement agencies in the U.S.
Date(s) & Update Frequency: Reflects 2021 calendar year; released from FBI in Oct. 2022 (latest available). Updated annually. Where is 2022 data?
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School Details | Grades | Quality Rating Compared to NY* | Quality Rating Compared to Nation* |
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Byram Hills High School
12 Tripp Ln Armonk, NY 10504 |
09-12 | ||
Coman Hill School
558 Bedford Rd Armonk, NY 10504 |
KG-02 | ||
H C Crittenden Middle School
10 Macdonald Ave Armonk, NY 10504 |
06-08 | ||
Wampus School
41 Wampus Ave Armonk, NY 10504 |
03-05 | ||
John Jay Middle School
40 N Salem Rd Cross River, NY 10518 |
06-08 | ||
John Jay High School
60 N Salem Rd Cross River, NY 10518 |
09-12 | ||
Fox Lane High School
S Bedford Rd Bedford, NY 10506 |
09-12 | ||
Fox Lane Middle School
S Bedford Rd Bedford, NY 10506 |
06-08 | ||
Bedford Village Elementary School
45 Court St Bedford, NY 10506 |
KG-05 | ||
* 10 is highest |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 37.0% | 53.5% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 26.7% | 50.5% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 10.3% | 3.0% |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 7.5% | 53.5% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 7.1% | 50.5% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 0.4% | 3.0% |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 1.2% | 53.5% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 1.1% | 50.5% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 0.1% | 3.0% |
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Raw data sources: U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dow Jones S&P, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Geological Service, U.S. Department of Transportation, LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, Federal Highway Administration, National Agricultural Statistics.
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