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PA area data

Bedford, PA

Bedford, PA.

Population: 11,111 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$231,924
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.3%
10-year appreciation
+41.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$231,924
House Price Index
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
43.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Flight 93 National Memorial (18 mi)
Nearest airport
Lynn Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+31 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Median annual property tax
$1,558
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
63.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,280
Average weekly wage
$894
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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