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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
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.
Bedford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Bedford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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