Bedford town, New York
Bedford town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bedford town is a geographic entity located in Westchester County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,933. The land area covers 37.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 16,933 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,438 | ±286 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,140 | ±295 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,438 | ±286 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 702 | ±198 |
| Median Home Value | $938,800 | ±$39,986 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,191 | ±$355 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $196,034 | ±$16,843 |
| Per Capita Income | $104,585 | ±$9,582 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,406 | ±529 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,379 | ±419 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.1% | ±1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 16,659 (2024)
ID: 171066
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
321 BEDFORD RD, STE 1, BEDFORD HILLS NY 10507-1324
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GUS Population: 1,006,447 (2024)
ID: 194486
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLANNER
148 MARTINE AVE, WHITE PLAINS NY 10601-3311
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ELMSFORD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-06 | ELMSFORD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | OSSINING, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ARDSLEY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MAHOPAC, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Bethel, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BEDFORD HILLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | PLEASANTVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BEDFORD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary
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College | 7.8 mi away | 340 Illington Road, Ossining, NY, 10562 |
71896312122108
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BEDFORD FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | VILLAGE GREEN, BEDFORD, NY, 10506 |
(914) 234-3570
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Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary
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College | 12.1 mi away | 141 Furnace Woods Rd, Peekskill, NY, 10566 |
9147361500
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BEDFORD HILLS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 26 MAIN STREET, BEDFORD HILLS, NY, 10507 |
(914) 666-6472
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New York Medical College
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College | 12.3 mi away | Administration Building, Valhalla, NY, 10595 |
9145944000
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KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 26 BEDFORD ROAD, KATONAH, NY, 10536 |
(914) 232-3508
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SUNY at Purchase College
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College | 12.5 mi away | 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY, 10577-1400 |
9142516000
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MOUNT KISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 100 EAST MAIN STREET, MOUNT KISCO, NY, 10549 |
(914) 666-8041
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SUNY Westchester Community College
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College | 12.7 mi away | 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595 |
9146066600
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POUND RIDGE LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 271 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, POUND RIDGE, NY, 10576 |
(914) 764-5085
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at YORKTOWN HTS 1W, NY US, located 7.4 miles from Bedford town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.5° | 16.7° | 26.1° | 3.72" | 8.8" |
| February | 38.6° | 17.9° | 28.2° | 3.06" | 12.6" |
| March | 46.8° | 25.4° | 36.1° | 4.10" | 8.2" |
| April | 59.7° | 35.9° | 47.8° | 3.89" | 1.8" |
| May | 69.6° | 45.9° | 57.7° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.0° | 55.2° | 66.6° | 5.00" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 60.8° | 71.9° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.1° | 59.3° | 70.2° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.4° | 51.9° | 63.1° | 4.80" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.5° | 40.9° | 51.7° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.4° | 31.5° | 41.4° | 4.24" | 0.5" |
| December | 40.8° | 23.3° | 32.0° | 4.37" | 7.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Hills CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Katonah CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Bedford CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Mount Kisco village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
| Golden's Bridge CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Scotts Corners CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3611905320. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.