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Bedford
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Bedford, Massachusetts is a quaint New England town known for its rich history, scenic landscapes, and welcoming atmosphere. With a blend of historic charm and modern convenience, it appeals to families and day-trippers alike. The town is celebrated for its community spirit, top-ranked schools, and outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
2,865
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.49°, -71.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,560
Local Cost
$2,560
Local Income
$6,000
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
396 Mbps
Upload
217 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
538.0
Airport
BED
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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