Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Bedford, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,254
Population
24,604
Renter Mix
19% Rent
A peaceful reprieve right outside of Manchester
Park-Like
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Nature
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Hiking
Nestled in the heart of Hillsborough County, Bedford is an upscale suburb of Manchester. Bedford spans over 33 square miles, giving residents plenty of acreage to enjoy. The city offers a park-like atmosphere with abundant green space, woodlands, hiking trails, and neighborhood parks like Benedictine Park, Pulpit Rock Conservation Area, and Bedford Heritage Trail. Although Bedford is mainly residential, there are conveniences in town such as big-box stores, restaurants, and supermarkets. Local eateries enjoyed by locals include Copper Door off Leavy Drive and River Road Tavern. Residents have immediate access to Manchester, where they can find more job opportunities and dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$139,605
Average: $166,492
Education
11,509
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,231
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bedford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bedford, NH is $1,988 for a studio, $2,253 for one bedroom, $2,674 for two bedrooms, and $2,571 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bedford has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,253/month
701 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,965/month
944 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bedford, NH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
450 Students
Public
Grades K-5
526 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
439 Students
Public
Grades K-5
619 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
646 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,391 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Educational Farm
- SEE Science Center
- Peabody Mill Environmental Center
- Amoskeag Fishways
- Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary
Military Bases
Airports
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.