Bedford
Contemporary colonials and Colonial Revivals
Homes in the area are in the contemporary colonial and Colonial Revival styles, ranging in price from $550,000 to $825,000. Newly constructed or renovated homes with three or more rooms range in price from $850,000 to $2 million. Homes in the area sit on large lots, and anything over 2 acres rises in price. “They have the brick-facing colonials, the three-car garages and the in-ground pools,” says Black.A-rated schools
Children attend Memorial Elementary School and continue to McKelvie Intermediate School for middle school. Students complete secondary school at Bedford High School. All schools receive an A rating on Niche and are rated among the best public schools in New Hampshire.Open spaces and nature preserves
The town of Bedford has the Bedford Open Space Plan to help manage, protect and care for the open spaces in the Bedford area. Most open space areas contain an abundance of trees and wildlife. There are also several nature preserves in the area. A popular bird-watching spot, Pulpit Rock Conservation Area is a 338-acre property with natural waterfalls, outcroppings and wetlands. Visitors can also find handmade stick forts, rock sculptures and walkways. The Joppa Hill Educational Farm connects visitors to New Hampshire’s agricultural past. The farm is on public land and run by the town of Bedford and the barn cat, Jellybean. The farm hosts school field trips, summer camps, food prep classes and agricultural fairs. For more recreational spaces, Bedford Memorial Park Pool is a public swimming pool next to Sportsman Field, an open area featuring a soccer field, tennis courts and baseball fields. On the other side of the sports fields is Ann DeNicola Memorial Playground, a play area with play structures next to an open field.Bedford Highlands and Market and Main
For shopping, Bedford Highlands has a Target and a Lowe’s, with some commercial dining areas nearby. Locals grocery shop at Market and Main, which houses a Whole Foods and a Trader Joe’s in an old Macy’s. Nearby, is the Friendly Toast, an all day breakfast location with lime-green walls and eclectic décor. There are other shops and eateries along South River Road and Route 101.Interstates and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
I-293, which runs on the east side of town, merges with I-93 just north of Manchester, providing easy access to Concord and the ski mountains of northern New Hampshire. The Bedford area is also ten minutes from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.Spooky World
Across the Merrimack River, Spooky World: Nightmare New England is the largest haunted attraction in New England, spanning 80 acres. Open in the fall, Spooky World offers four eerie experiences: games, fire pits and other fall-themed activities.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kathy Snyder
Kathy Snyder
Monument Realty
(351) 208-1612
215 Total Sales
2 in Bedford
$485K - $800K Price Range
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Crystal Ashman
Crystal Ashman
Coldwell Banker Classic Realty
(855) 801-5811
97 Total Sales
1 in Bedford
$520,000 Price
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Cyndi Gadberry
Cyndi Gadberry
RE/MAX Innovative Properties
(888) 841-8748
29 Total Sales
1 in Bedford
$710,000 Price
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Jessica Marshall
Jessica Marshall
EXP Realty
(978) 925-3391
203 Total Sales
8 in Bedford
$280K - $600K Price Range
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Laura Flanagan Chandler
Laura Flanagan Chandler
Monument Realty
(833) 992-0463
181 Total Sales
1 in Bedford
$1,066,000 Price
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Michelle Gannon
Michelle Gannon
Coldwell Banker Classic Realty
(877) 760-2903
181 Total Sales
1 in Bedford
$602,000 Price
Schools
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bedford Village Common
Bedford Parks & Recreation
Ann DeNicola Playground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Benedictine Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Earl Legacy Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Muller Park
- Camping
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bedford | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bedford Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bedford, NH sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bedford, NH over the last 12 months is $385,900, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,167
Median Sale Price
$385,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$367,490
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$394,430
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$480,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
140
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$259
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,982
Number of Homes for Sale
26
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,774
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,322
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,707
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,118
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
65,340
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Jul 304:30 - 6pm
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Wednesday, Jul 306 - 7pm
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Friday, Aug 14 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,398 - $5,010 per month
- Hampshire Green Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 813+ Sq Ft
- 15 Iron Horse Dr
- Bedford, NH
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$2,467 - $3,397 per month
- Heritage on the Merrimack
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 739+ Sq Ft
- 38 Hawthorne Dr
- Bedford, NH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
24,684
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$139,411
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$166,316
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
64.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
17
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Highlands
A suburban community with plenty of green space and access to downtown
Mast Road
A quiet Manchester suburb with access to both Bedford and the river
Wolfe Park
Commercial businesses on Second Street, Wolfe Park sports and mid-century homes
Bakersville
Merrimack River community with city excitement two miles away
Downtown Manchester
Commercial businesses, vibrant nightlife, parks and trails on the Merrimack River
Goffes Falls
Residential neighborhoods and commercial businesses along Brown Avenue
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