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Bedford, VA
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Population: 6,610
Home Price: $169,800
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Overview
Bedford is a small town in the state of Virginia with a population of 6,610. Bedford has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
22.9 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Bedford, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Bedford
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,432
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$36,971
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
23.9%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Bedford
Virginia
United States
Median Age
37.2
42.8
42.3
Gender
Bedford
Virginia
United States
Male
44.4%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
55.6%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Bedford
Virginia
United States
White
71.8%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
19.5%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
2.7%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
4.8%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.4%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Bedford
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$169,800
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$586
$1,085
$801
Family Households
42.0%
42.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.1%
38.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.0%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
46.0%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Bedford
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.1%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
40.8%
40.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.5%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.4%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.1%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Bedford
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
72.7%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
79.3%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Bedford
Virginia
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
45.5
36.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
29.3
40.7
Assault
91.1
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Bedford
Virginia
United States
Burglary
91.1
194.9
336.1
Theft
2838.5
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
75.9
109.6
167.1
Arson
15.2
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Bedford, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
blue cheese
beer
waffles
cheese
pizza
salad bar
salmon
drinks
gravy
crab rangoon
shrimp
delicious
cooking
nutrition
italian
potato chips
stir fry
hotdogs
burritos
rugby
basketball
video games
teams
college hoops
tennis
sports teams
football
athletics
pirates penguins
sports entertainment
wrestling
nfl
mlb
baseball
coaching
coaches
athletic
athletes
disc golf
jewelry
inspired by
nft
collection
library
painting
craftsmanship
commissions
creative writing
sculpture
theatre
collages
prints
creative
photographic
creation
visual
pfp
poster
embroidery
video games
books
car enthusiast
anime
memes
xrp investor
disc golf
youtuber
hunting
fishing hunting
fishing
gaming
guitars
cycling
toys
public relations
local news
tv
music videos
sports
sports entertainment
outdoor
theatre
hospitality
drama
creative
booking
communications
comedy
gaming
podcasts
educational
films
celebrity
studio
bpls
space
winter
mountain
indoor
rock climbing
sports
summer
beach
mountains
facilities
hunting
fishing hunting
fishing
nature
indoors
cycling
tent
rec
backyard
jewelry
repair shop
accessories
warehouse
home depot
open ampm
amazon
upholstery
handmade
record store
deliveries
furniture
drive thru
yard sale
holiday gifts
petsmart
retail
checkout
grocery store
groceries
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