Located in Bedford County
Bedford is a community in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. During the French and Indian War, British soldiers built Fort Bedford in the area, and in later years, Bedford’s mineral springs attracted presidents and notable celebrities. Today, it serves as the county seat of Bedford County, and its main draws include its walkable downtown, historic sites and access to outdoor recreation.
Bedford boasts a broad range of recreation. At Fort Bedford Park, a small playground and picnic tables rest beside the river, while the adjacent Fort Bedford Museum features historical exhibits. Bedford Elks Country Club hosts a bowling alley and a nine-hole golf course — both open to the public — and Bedford Parks and Recreation provides youth and adult sports programs, as well as summer camps. The community is also home to two movie venues — the Silver Lining Drive-In and the Pitt Theatre.
Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, which originally opened in the early 1800s, continues to offer a mineral soaking pool, as well as an 18-hole golf course that was first designed in 1895. Both guests and locals make use of the resort’s many amenities. “Some people visit the Omni daily — they get golf memberships or go out to lunch, and kids often get their senior pictures done there,” says Betty Everly, managing broker of Charis Realty Group and resident of Bedford County for more than 45 years. Cyclists and pedestrians follow the Shuster Way Heritage Trail, which leads from the resort to Old Bedford Village.
State-owned parks and hunting areas cover large portions of the surrounding landscape. Shawnee State Park, located about 10 miles away, provides hiking, boating and camping opportunities. Blue Knob State Park, roughly 20 miles north, offers skiing and mountain biking, while State Game Lands No. 97 is a Bedford County destination for deer and turkey hunting.
The housing market includes a mix of historical homes, rural properties and a few newer builds. Downtown sidewalks lead past residences dating back to the Victorian era, while Craftsman bungalows, split-levels and ranch-style homes from the mid-to-late 1900s rest in neighborhoods farther from the center. “The infrastructure limits new construction — you might see five new homes each year,” Everly says.
Within the borough, the median lot size is around a quarter of an acre, and homes are connected to sewer and water service. “Outside of downtown, it’s very rural,” Everly says. “Some people rely on wells and septic systems, but because we are in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, they’re trying to get as many people connected to sewer as possible.”
Manufactured homes and fixer-uppers may sell for around $30,000 to $100,000. The majority of sales range between $110,000 and $450,000, but well-preserved historical residences and houses on multiacre lots typically sell between $460,000 and $710,000. Some properties lie within designated flood zones, and lenders may require flood insurance.
Bedford’s retail and dining options are mostly concentrated in the historic downtown area along East Pitt and South Juliana streets. Restaurants include Bad Boyz Bistro, with celebrity-themed entrées, and Next Door, a local favorite for brunch and dinner. Shoppers can stroll between the many antique stores and boutiques, such as Gracie Lou and Kerr's. Giant Eagle, just a short distance from downtown, carries a full range of groceries, and Wholesome Living Marketplace specializes in locally sourced produce and meat.
Bedford Elementary School, Bedford Middle School and Bedford High School all earn B ratings from Niche. In 2025, the district completed renovations on the high school’s classrooms, and more updates are underway, including new locker rooms. Some families send their kids to St. Thomas the Apostle School, a private Catholic school serving students from prekindergarten through sixth grade.
The community calendar is packed with activities, including seasonal farmers markets and performances by the Bedford County Players. The Bedford Fall Foliage Festival, held in downtown each October, celebrates autumn with craft and food vendors, an antique car parade and live music. Each summer, Old Bedford Village’s Civil War reenactment draws history enthusiasts from around the region. The week-long Bedford County Fair also takes place in summer, with livestock shows, a demolition derby and carnival rides.
Access to interstates 76 and 99 — as well as U.S. routes 30 and 220 — allows for smooth travel to larger cities. Altoona is about 40 miles away, and Pittsburgh is roughly 100 miles west. OurBus has a stop in Bedford, and CART Transportation provides a limited on-demand shuttle service. Downtown Bedford is moderately walkable, with sidewalks leading to amenities and linking with the multiuse Shuster Way Heritage Trail. Medical care is available at UPMC Bedford, located around 2 miles from the town center. The Altoona-Blair County Airport is less than 30 miles north, but Harrisburg International Airport, about 110 miles east, provides more flight options.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Lori Whetstone
Keller Williams Keystone Realty
(814) 631-5170
43 Total Sales
7 in Bedford
$65K - $450K Price Range
Betty Everly
Charis Realty Group Bedford
(814) 800-6957
88 Total Sales
26 in Bedford
$60K - $713K Price Range
Faith Zembower
Coldwell Banker Premier
(814) 962-8990
126 Total Sales
29 in Bedford
$28K - $635K Price Range
Victoria Lemley
Howard Hanna Bardell Realty
(814) 524-1367
158 Total Sales
52 in Bedford
$14K - $525K Price Range
Melinda Feaster
Coldwell Banker Premier
(814) 310-4719
148 Total Sales
47 in Bedford
$900 - $1M Price Range
Sean Bardell
Howard Hanna Bardell Realty
(814) 310-9016
191 Total Sales
86 in Bedford
$41K - $1.7M Price Range
On average, homes in Bedford, PA sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bedford, PA over the last 12 months is $235,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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