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Bedford NH was founded in 1750 and is a town in located in Hillsborough County, NH. Bedford has one of the highest average personal incomes in the state of NH and many residents commute to the Boston Loop. Here you will find information about Bedford NH real estate and home sales, search Bedford NH properties and click through to find the best Bedford NH Realtors and real estate agents.

History

Like much of southeastern New Hampshire, Bedford has grown very quickly over the last fifty years. The 2000 population of 18,274 was over eight times the population in 1950 of 2,176. Every decade has had a substantial rate of growth, ranging from 33 percent between 1980-1990 to a 67 percent increase between 1950-1960. The 2005 population estimate by the New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning was 20,738 residents, which ranked 13th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Politics

Politically, Bedford votes solidly Republican, not having elected a Democrat to the state legislature since 1932. While it is one of the more politically conservative towns in the state, it also votes overwhelmingly to support the school budget each year at the town election.

Geography

According to the Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.1 square miles of which 32.8 sq miles is land and 0.3 sq miles is water, comprising 0.85% of the town. The largest body of water other than the Merrimack River is Sebbins Pond, which is connected to smaller, neighboring bodies of water by Sebbins Brook. Bedford is bordered by the town of Goffstown and the city of Manchester to the north, by Manchester to the east across the Merrimack River, by the town of Merrimack to the south, and by the towns of Amherst and New Boston to the west.

A rock formation called Pulpit Rock (originally the Devil's Pulpit) is located in the northwest part of the town on New Boston Road and is the feature of the town-owned Pulpit Rock Conservation Area. The highest point in Bedford is Holbrook Hill, at 845 feet.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 18,274 people, 6,251 households, and 5,125 families residing in the town. The population density was 556.6 people per square mile. There were 6,401 housing units at an average density of 195.0/sq mi. There were 6,251 households out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.9% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female single parent, and 18.0% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $84,392, and the median income for a family was $91,868. Males had a median income of $69,987 versus $39,507 for females. The percapita income for the town was $37,730. About 1.6% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

There are six schools in Bedford: Memorial, Peter Woodbury and Riddle Brook are neighborhood schools and accommodate grades K through 4. McKelvie Intermediate School accommodates grades 5 and 6. In 2007, Lurgio Middle School (grades 7 and 8) and  Bedford High School  (grades 9 and 10) opened. Currently Bedford students in grades 11 and 12 are tuitioned to Manchester High School West. In 2008, BHS will have grades 9 - 11, and in 2009 BHS will have a full class of students (9 - 12).

Lurgio Middle School and Bedford High School comprise one 300,000 sq. foot building. This was done to support economies of scale (shared kitchen, auditorium, security), but they operate as separate schools with different entrances, bus schedules, start times and end times. Additionally, key-controlled access is required to move between schools.

The new secondary school campus (Lurgio and BHS) was authorized in the 2005 town election as Bedford voted 4,410-2,060 (68% voter approval).

As of December 2007,  547 P-4 students are enrolled at Memorial, 572 K-4 at Peter Woodbury and 626 K-4 students at Riddle Brook. At McKelvie Middle Intermediate, there are a grand total of 734 students; 386 5th graders and 348 6th graders. At Lurgio Middle School, there are 694 students; 326 7th graders and 368 8th graders. There are 588 students at the new Bedford High School; 319 9th freshmen and 269 sophomores. Not including the 441 students still enrolled in the Manchester School district, there are 3,761 students enrolled in the Bedford School District.

Population (year 2000): 18,274. Estimated population in July 2006: 20,986 (+14.8% change)
 

Males: 8,988	(49.2%)
Females: 9,286	(50.8%)

Hillsborough County

Median resident age:	39.2 years
New Hampshire median age:	37.1 years

Zip codes: 03110.

Bedford	$96,300
New Hampshire:	$56,768

Bedford	$414,500
New Hampshire:	$240,100

Incorporated in 1750

Elevation: 309 feet

Land area: 32.8 square miles.

Bedford NH Real Estate

The Bedford NH real estate market remains strong during the economic downturn; Bedford  is a desireable town to live in due to its easy access to Route 3 and commuting location.  The average home in Bedford is priced well above the state average.  With the new High School, the town of Bedford remains one of the top towns in New Hampshire and Bedford homes remain top picks by relocating families. Search all Bedford NH real estate

Average climate in Bedford, New Hampshire Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations     Bedford-area historical tornado activity is above New Hampshire state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 6/9/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 44.4 miles away from the Bedford town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages. On 10/3/1970, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.8 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.   Birthplace of: Zachariah Chandler, Chris Lutz - College basketball player (Purdue Boilermakers), Joseph Emerson Worcester - (1784 - 1865), lexicographer.   Hospitals/medical centers near Bedford: ELLIOT HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; MANCHESTER, NH) CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; MANCHESTER, NH) SOUTHERN NH MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; NASHUA, NH)   Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Bedford: MANCHESTER (about 7 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; ID: MHT) LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD (about 37 miles; BEDFORD, MA; ID: BED) PEASE INTERNATIONAL TRADEPORT (about 50 miles; PORTSMOUTH, NH; ID: PSM) Other public-use airports nearest to Bedford: BOIRE FIELD (about 13 miles; NASHUA, NH; ID: ASH) CONCORD MUNI (about 18 miles; CONCORD, NH; ID: CON) HAWTHORNE-FEATHER AIRPARK (about 27 miles; HILLSBORO, NH; ID: 8B1) Local government website: www.ci.bedford.nh.us   Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bedford: NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 10 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,251) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL (about 24 miles; LOWELL, MA; FT enrollment: 8,373) FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE (about 32 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; FT enrollment: 3,660) NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; HAVERHILL, MA; FT enrollment: 3,388) MERRIMACK COLLEGE (about 34 miles; NORTH ANDOVER, MA; FT enrollment: 2,384) MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; BEDFORD, MA; FT enrollment: 4,501) BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; WALTHAM, MA; FT enrollment: 4,444) Public high school in Bedford: Bedford High School (Location: 47B Nashua Rd.; Grades: 9-12) Public elementary/middle schools in Bedford: Riddle Brook School (Students: 740; Location: 230 New Boston Rd.; Grades: K 1-4; Our rating: 93) Peter Woodbury School (Students: 682; Location: 180 County Rd.; Grades: K 1-4; Our rating: 94) Memorial School (Students: 343; Location: 55 Old Bedford Rd.; Grades: P K 1-4; Our rating: 94) McKelvie Intermediate School (Location: 108 Liberty Hill Rd.; Grades: 5-6; Our rating: 89) Ross A. Lurgio Middle School (Location: 47A Nashua Rd.; Grades: 7-8; Our rating: 79) Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Bedford: FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 156; Location: 469 SO RIVER RD; Grades: KG - 8) BEDFORD VILLAGE MORNING SCHOOL (Students: 128; Location: 19 MINISTERIAL ROAD; Grades: PK - KG) LAMBS WORKSHOP THE (Students: 94; Location: 1 COVENANT WAY; Grades: PK - KG) HARMONY LEARNING CENTER (Students: 87; Location: 54 CONSTITUTION DR; Grades: PK - KG) JIMINNY CRICKET SCH PRESCO (Students: 77; Location: PO BOX 10681; Grades: PK - KG) NEW MORNING SCHOOL (Students: 70; Location: 23 BACK RIVER ROAD; Grades: PK - KG) CREATIVE GROWING PRESCHOOL (Students: 52; Location: 11 BELL HILL ROAD; Grades: PK - KG) BEDFORD MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. (Students: 50; Location: 24 TIRRELL HILL ROAD; Grades: PK - KG) LEARNING ADVENTURES (Students: 39; Location: 51 OLD BEDFORD ROAD; Grades: PK - KG) KELLOGG SDA SCHOOL (Students: 32; Location: 41 BACK RIVER ROAD; Grades: 1 - 8) Library in Bedford: BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $741,392; Location: 3 MEETINGHOUSE ROAD; 62,011 books; 2,060 audio materials; 2,217 video materials; 305 serial subscriptions) User submitted facts and corrections: New Hampshire College is now Southern New Hampshire University (2001).

Bedford compared to New Hampshire state average: Median household income above state average. Median house value above state average. Unemployed percentage below state average. Median age above state average. Renting percentage significantly below state average. Number of rooms per house above state average. House age below state average. Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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