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Bedford, New Hampshire

Introduction to Bedford, New Hampshire

Bedford, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 4 miles SW of Manchester, New Hampshire and 46 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 18,274 people lived in Bedford.

Bedford History

Bedford was first established as Narragansett Number 5 in 1730. In 1750 its name was changed to Bedford. The town was named in honor of the fourth Duke of Bedford, Lord John Russel. He was also the Secretary of State for the Southern Department from 1748 to 1751. Robert and James Walker III were the first European settlers in Bedford.

Bedford and nearby Attractions

  • New Hampshire Historical Society
  • Franco - American Center
  • Sandown Historical Society Museum
  • Henniker Historical Society Museum
  • Miller State Park
  • Greenfield State Park

Things To Do In Bedford

Bedford Presbyterian Church and Bedford Community Church are the local churches. Museums like the Sandown Historical Society Museum, the Millyard Museum and the Henniker Historical Society Museum provide insight into the area’s history. Greenfield State Park, Silver Lake State Park and Miller State Park provide ample opportunities for recreation.

Bedford Transportation

Manchester Airport is nearby.

Bedford Higher Education

The educational institutions providing higher education are New Hampshire College, Fitchburg State College, Middlesex Community College and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

High Points

Bedford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBedford People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBedford Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Bedford Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Bedford Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Bedford Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Bedford Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Bedford College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Bedford Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Bedford Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bedford, NH

Comparing Bedford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women810
Male Share of the Population84
Age of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old710
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population37
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use36
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing71
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime108

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