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Bedford, NH

Bedford, NH.

Population: 23,746 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bedford, NH is $773,408 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $814,500 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,657/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$773,408

Typical home value

+2.1%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$773,408
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
10-year appreciation
+98.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$773,408
House Price Index (state)
492.1 (+3.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$814,500
Median list price
$849,500
Median price per sqft
$302
1-year sale-price change
-1.0%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
+3.4%
Days to pending
7 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,657/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,510/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,168/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,849/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
104.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
24.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
McKelvie Intermediate School, Memorial School, Peter Woodbury School, Riddle Brook School, Bedford High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
26
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
New Hampshire Plating Co. (6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.5°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 in
Annual snowfall
58.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
310
Days with Moderate air quality
51
Highest AQI recorded (year)
123

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,779
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,172

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
47
Hospitals include
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, MERRIMACK HEALTH LAWRENCE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+252 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
14.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.3%
Median annual property tax
$9,803
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
88.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
178,067
Average weekly wage
$1,626
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
632

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BedfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$773,408$479,862$288,527
Median sale price$814,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,657/mo$2,248/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,803$5,920$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Bedford, NH?
$773,408.
What is the median sale price in Bedford, NH?
$814,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Bedford, NH?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Bedford, NH?
Typical rent: $2,657/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bedford, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Bedford, NH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bedford, NH. 26 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bedford, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bedford, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bedford, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bedford, NH?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bedford, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bedford, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bedford, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 104.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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