Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Limestone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Easter Island Figure
Attraction
Little Theatre of Bedford
Theatre Arts
Football & Track & Field
Stadium
Broadview Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Otis park audiotheatere
Theatre Arts
Regal Bedford
Cinema
Premiere Theatre 7
Cinema
Food and Drink (20) F
Hardee's
Fast Food
O'Brians Liquors
Alcohol
Downtown at Dacar's
Bar
The Jug Store
Alcohol
The Owl's Nest
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Jiffy Treet
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Snows Drive In
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Penn Station
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Big Red Liquors
Alcohol
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
Magic Morning Bakery
Bakery
IGA
Grocery Store
Jay C Foods Plus
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (28) A+
Bedford skateboard park
Park
Harp Commons
Park
Thornton Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
T Street Park
Park
Free Methodist Play Ground
Playground
Hamilton Cts Playground
Playground
J Street Park
Park
Bedford Community Garden
Park
Edgewood Park
Park
Murray Forest Park
Park
Stalker Playground
Playground
Murray Forest Park Softball fields
Park
Otis park rec area
Park
Free Methodist Park
Park
Otis Park
Park
Otis Park
Park
Dickinson Park
Park
Bedford Christian Camp
Park
Shops (34) C+
Mystiq Day Spa
Hairdresser
Smoke Shak 2
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Cosmotology University
Hairdresser
Bedford Town Fair Mall
Mall
Citgo
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Studio M
Hairdresser
Airgas Central
Home Improvement
Discount Tools
Home Improvement
Red Nails
Beauty
Factory Connection
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Shoe Dept.
Shoes
Maurices
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Growby's RTO
Furniture
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Big Lots
Department Store
Shoe Sensation
Shoes
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Bedford.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Walmart (Bedford (e), IN)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bedford is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Bedford crime rates are 1,027 per 100k, which is 44% lower than Indiana
Property Crime
955 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
72 crimes per 100k A+
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employment D

The median income in Bedford is $42,893 - which is 15% lower than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$42,893 F
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bedford Police Dept
Police
Bedford Fire Department H Street Station
Fire Station
Crowders
Pharmacy
St Vincent Walk-in Clinic
Doctor
St. Vincent Dunn
Hospital
Southern Indiana Pediatrics
Doctor
Garden Villa
Nursing Home
First Care
Clinic
Bedford Fire Department Lincoln Avenue Station
Fire Station
Curtis Orthodontics
Dentist
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital
Hospital
Southern Indiana Radiology
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Bedford home prices are $107,200 - which is 15% lower than Indiana
Home Price
$107,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Bedford graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than Indiana
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Bedford Middle School
St Vincent De Paul School
Parkview Primary School
Parkview Intermediate School
Lincoln Elementary School
Stone City Christian Academy
Stalker Elementary School
Dollens Elementary School
Oolitic Middle School
High Schools (3) F
Stone City Christian Academy
North Lawrence Career Center
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
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ratings B-

Bedford has an overall rating of 71% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B
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Bedford is the Limestone Capital of the World 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I've been living in Bedford for 3 years and my family and I have enjoyed the small-town atmosphere and the friendly people in this small town in Indiana. There are lots of shops to choose from however to find all the items that you need to live conveniently you will need to commu ...Read More te to Bloomington Indiana a larger more metropolitan city to get those items. However, you can find the basics of what you need and you also can live in an area where it's not much traffic and very convenient for you to get done the things that need to be done.


The best areas in Bedford or around Otis Park Golf Course where there are nice neighborhoods that are reasonably priced but areas where there are quality diverse neighbors that give a very small town experience within quiet streets. There is some crime in Bedford but nothing major as far as extremely violent crime. The school system in Bedford is very good and my kids have enjoyed the relationships they have built with their classmates that they see as we migrate through this small town on a regular basis. If you are looking to relocate to Indiana, I recommend Bedford as a city for those individuals that want the simplicity of life without a lot of hustle and bustle. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bedford? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bedford skateboard park
      Harp Commons
      Thornton Park
      Wilson Park
      T Street Park
      Free Methodist Play Ground
      Hamilton Cts Playground
      J Street Park

      Entertainment

      Easter Island Figure
      Little Theatre of Bedford
      Football & Track & Field
      Broadview Bowling Alley
      Otis park audiotheatere
      Regal Bedford
      Premiere Theatre 7

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      O'Brians Liquors
      Downtown at Dacar's
      The Jug Store
      The Owl's Nest
      Burger King
      Jiffy Treet
      Papa John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bedford? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Bedford.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bedford? The cost of living in Bedford is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than Indiana.
      Bedford
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bedford? Bedford crime rates are 1,027, which are 44% lower than Indiana
      Total Crime
      1,027 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 98

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -41%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Bedford? The median income in Bedford is $42,893 which is 15% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $42,89322% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,60514% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bedford a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital
      St. Vincent Dunn

      Pharmacies

      Crowders
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      St Vincent Walk-in Clinic
      Southern Indiana Pediatrics

      A+ Housing

      What are Bedford home prices? Bedford home prices are $107,200 - which is 15% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $107,20042% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70426% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Bedford have good schools? The Bedford graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Bedford a good place to live? Bedford has an overall rating of 71% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      3 total surveys

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