There are 17 independent living communities serving Bedford, Pennsylvania. This includes 2 communities in Bedford and 15 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in Pennsylvania range from $17 up to $141, with a mean cost running around $60. The monthly cost averages about $1,804 and ranges between $508 and $4,222. Yearly, the average cost is about $21,648, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Bedford is a small city in the State of Pennsylvania. It is located in Bedford County. While the city itself has 12,036 residents, the surrounding area contains a total population of 1,546,595. People who are over the age of 55 make up about 36% of the total population.
Bedford has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000 and a mean household income is $38,000 (the Pennsylvania state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is around 5.96% and the mean housing price is $214,500, which is somewhat higher than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000.
Bedford has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low levels of precipitation annually. Bedford has better than average air quality ratings and a lower than average crime rate compared to other cities in the United States.