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Bedford Hills

New York · 2,488 residents · 1.025 sq mi
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Bedford Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,024. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $487,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,488
+9%since 2023
from 2,283 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,427 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 2,227 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
−7%since 2023
from 45.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K201020202024Bedford Hills
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,024
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $102,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,835
−1%since 2023
from $44,454 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+6%since 2023
from 0.460 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$487,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $491,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,381
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,036 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+8%since 2023
from 4.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(1,197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(367)
Asian26.5%(606)
Other4.9%(113)
Diversity Score78.3%(1,787)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(1,014)
Black2.8%(69)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(711)
Asian24.3%(604)
Other3.6%(90)
Diversity Score86.4%(2,150)
Diversity Score
86
+10%since 2023
from 78 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+8%since 2023
from 32.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Foreign born
30.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford Hills, New York?

Bedford Hills, New York has about 2,488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford Hills, New York?

The typical household in Bedford Hills, New York earns about $94,024 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford Hills, New York expensive?

In Bedford Hills, New York, the median home is worth about $487,300, and the typical rent is about $2,381 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford Hills, New York?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford Hills, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford Hills, New York?

About 16.8% of people in Bedford Hills, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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