Bedford
Bedford
About the neighborhood
Bedford, Iowa offers a tranquil atmosphere with quiet streets that provide a peaceful living environment. The city features a diverse range of housing options, including single detached homes and various unit sizes from lofts to larger residences. Many residences date back prior to the 1960s, reflecting a charming, established character throughout the area. Educational facilities such as primary and secondary schools are conveniently located near most residential areas, enhancing daily convenience. While cherished for its calm setting, Bedford also includes several dining options to explore. The community's relaxed environment makes it a welcoming place for anyone seeking a peaceful place to settle.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forHigh Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Commuting by car is very convenient in this city. Bicycling is challenging in Bedford since there is a considerable amount of slopes, and the bicycling network is not very comprehensive. This city is also not very conducive to pedestrians as meeting daily needs is difficult without a car.
Services
It is occasionally feasible for property owners in Bedford to do grocery shopping as pedestrians. There are also a few restaurants in this city. When it comes to education, both primary and secondary schools are very easy to access as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Bedford.
Character
Home buyers who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Bedford. Bedford is great for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.8
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.0
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.6
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping1.8
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet10.0
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.2
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $26,883
- Median Household Income
- $54,949
Housing Type
- 87.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 8.4% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.7% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 87.9%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 8.4%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 3.7%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 37.6%
- 0 to 4
- 5.9%
- 5 to 9
- 6.6%
- 10 to 14
- 6.9%
- 15 to 19
- 5.4%
- 20 to 24
- 7.8%
- 25 to 29
- 9.2%
- 30 to 34
- 6.5%
- 35 to 39
- 4.2%
- 40 to 44
- 5.6%
- 45 to 49
- 2.9%
- 50 to 54
- 6.6%
- 55 to 59
- 7.4%
- 60 to 64
- 5.6%
- 65 to 69
- 5.4%
- 70 to 74
- 6.4%
- 75 to 79
- 2.0%
- 80 to 84
- 2.7%
- 85 and over
- 2.9%
Education Level
- 8.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 36.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.8% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 12.9% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 10.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 3.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.3% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.9%
- High School
- 36.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 26.8%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10.8%
- Master's degree
- 3.2%
- Professional degree
- 0.3%
- PhD
- 0.3%
Commute Mode
- 3.2% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 94.2% DRIVE
- 0.6% OTHER
- Foot
- 3.2%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 94.2%
- Other
- 0.6%
- None
- 2.3%
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