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New Bedford
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
New Bedford is a lively coastal city in southeastern Massachusetts, renowned for its rich maritime history and thriving arts scene. Once the 'Whaling Capital of the World,' it now features eclectic museums, a diverse culinary scene, and picturesque harbor views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
101,079
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.64°, -70.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
57
LGBTQ+ Safety
63
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,895
Local Cost
$1,770
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
11.0°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
2.0°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-17.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1154 mm
Internet Speed
189 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EWB
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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