Welcome to Bedford, New York

Town of Bedford: 39.3 square miles, three hamlets, two Harlem Line stations

The Town of Bedford covers 39.3 square miles in northern Westchester County and is made up of three hamlets: Bedford Village, Bedford Hills, and Katonah. The U.S. Census counted 17,309 residents in the town on April 1, 2020.

Figures in the overview widget are for the Bedford census place, not the Town of Bedford. The town population was 17,309 on April 1, 2020.

Land and zoning

Bedford’s dimensional table sets R-4A as a four-acre minimum lot size, with smaller districts closer to the hamlet centers. Individual lots vary; read the survey and the zoning map.

Rail

Two Metro-North Harlem Line stations serve the town: Bedford Hills and Katonah. Check the MTA timetable for current schedules.

Compare: Pound Ridge

Neighboring Pound Ridge is about 23.2 square miles, has no passenger rail station in town, and uses 3-acre residential districts (R-3A, R-2A, R-1A).

Things to do

Tour the John Jay Homestead.
Walk the Bedford Village Green and the historic district.
Hike the Mianus River Gorge Preserve.
Attend concerts at Caramoor.
Visit the Bedford Oak.

Schools

Bedford is served by the Bedford Central School District. Confirm school assignment by address with the district.

Selling in Bedford

Thinking about selling? See our seller resources.

Note on the demographics widget below: those figures are for the Bedford census place (CDP), not the Town of Bedford. The 2020 Census town population is 17,309.

Overview for Bedford, NY

2,118 people live in Bedford, where the median age is 43.4 and the average individual income is $129,795. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,118

Total Population

43.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$129,795

Average individual Income

Around Bedford, NY

There's plenty to do around Bedford, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

23

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

34

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bedford Village Pastry, A&P Fresh Market, and Siemers Wines & Spirits.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Bedford Village Pastry page on Yelp Search 426 Old Post Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $$$$	0.43 miles	45 reviews	3.6/5 stars
Visit the A&P Fresh Market page on Yelp Search 422 Old Post Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.47 miles	5 reviews	1.2/5 stars
Visit the Siemers Wines & Spirits page on Yelp Search 436 Old Post Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.47 miles	2 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the DeCicco & Sons - Bedford page on Yelp Search 422 Old Post Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.47 miles	19 reviews	4.1/5 stars
Visit the oHHo The Old Fire House page on Yelp Search 34 Village Green on Google Maps	Dining	0.68 miles	16 reviews	4.4/5 stars
Visit the Mast Market page on Yelp Search 1 Court Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.7 miles	12 reviews	3.8/5 stars
Visit the Bedford Video & Gift Barn page on Yelp Search Hunting Ridge Mall on Google Maps	Shopping	0.48 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Bubble & Tweet page on Yelp Search 656 Old Post Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	0.71 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bedford Day Camp page on Yelp Search Greenwich Rd on Google Maps	Active	0.34 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Bedford Pilates and Fitness Studio page on Yelp Search 460 Old Post Rd on Google Maps	Active	0.44 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the Bedford Golf and Tennis Club page on Yelp Search RR 22 on Google Maps	Active	0.55 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Bedford Youth Soccer Club page on Yelp Search 32 Village Green on Google Maps	Active	0.68 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Pilates on the Green page on Yelp Search 26 Village Grn on Google Maps	Active	0.68 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Lashinsarcade Company page on Yelp Search 656 Old Post Rd on Google Maps	Active	0.71 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Balloons Over Westchester page on Yelp	Active	0.72 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the NP Dressage page on Yelp Search 825 S Bedford Rd on Google Maps	Active	0.78 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the South Horse Stables page on Yelp Search 787 S Bedford Rd on Google Maps	Active	0.82 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Juliane Moralis page on Yelp	Beauty	0.01 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Primary Aesthetic Skin Care page on Yelp Search 460 Old Post Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.46 miles	36 reviews	3.8/5 stars
Visit the Bedford Village Hair Design page on Yelp Search 654 Old Post Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.7 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the Bedford Village Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 633 Old Post Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.71 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Bedford, NY

Population Households Employment

Bedford has 756 households, with an average household size of 2.76. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bedford do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,118 people call Bedford home. The population density is 595 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,118

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.4 years

Median Age

47 / 53%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

756

Total Households

2.76

Average Household Size

$129,795

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Bedford, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Bedford. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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