There are 20 independent living communities serving Bedford, New Hampshire. This includes 5 communities in Bedford and 15 nearby. Independent living costs in New Hampshire range from about $38 up to $156 per day, with an average expenditure running about $80. The per month cost averages roughly $2,405 and ranges between $1,153 and $4,675. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $28,858, which is greater than the US average of $23,100.
Bedford is a small city in Hillsborough County in the State of New Hampshire. It is part of the Manchester-Nashua metropolitan statistical area. The encompassing metropolitan area contains 345,873 inhabitants, but there are 21,203 residing within the city itself. 27% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
Bedford has a good SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has an average per capita income of $53,000 and an average household income is $127,000 (the New Hampshire state average is $65,000). The average home price in Bedford is $552,000, which is significantly higher than the state average of $358,500. Bedford also has a low unemployment rate of about 4.81%.
Bedford has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The area receives average levels of rain each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Bedford has an exceptionally low rate of crime and moderate air quality.