Bedford
Bedford
About the neighborhood
Bedford, Iowa, offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere that many find refreshing. The township features a variety of housing sizes, including spacious single detached homes and lofts to accommodate diverse preferences. Nearby schools provide accessible educational options, contributing to the community’s convenient amenities. Residents have access to several dining establishments, adding to the township’s charm. Although transportation relies mainly on cars, the unique, gently sloping terrain creates a distinctive character for the area. Bedford retains much of its historic appeal with homes predominantly constructed before 1960, offering classic architectural styles in a serene setting.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forHigh Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a great mode of transportation in Bedford. It is challenging to move around by bicycle in this area because riding is rendered difficult by the often sloping terrain, and the cycling infrastructure is fairly poor. Many of the houses for sale in this township are located in areas that are also not very suitable for pedestrians as running common errands is impractical without a car.
Services
The closest supermarket in this area is usually only an extended pedestrian trip away. Residents of Bedford can enjoy a few restaurants as well. Concerning education, in this area, home owners will usually be able to reach both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians.
Character
The character of Bedford is exemplified by its calm ambience. Bedford is very quiet overall, 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
Groceries6.2
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
Nightlife2.0
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $27,582
- Median Household Income
- $57,500
Housing Type
- 88.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 8.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.5% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 88.2%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 8.3%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 3.5%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 38.5%
- 0 to 4
- 5.9%
- 5 to 9
- 6.6%
- 10 to 14
- 6.8%
- 15 to 19
- 4.7%
- 20 to 24
- 7.4%
- 25 to 29
- 9.4%
- 30 to 34
- 6.4%
- 35 to 39
- 4.2%
- 40 to 44
- 5.6%
- 45 to 49
- 2.4%
- 50 to 54
- 6.5%
- 55 to 59
- 7.4%
- 60 to 64
- 6.6%
- 65 to 69
- 5.8%
- 70 to 74
- 6.2%
- 75 to 79
- 1.9%
- 80 to 84
- 3.1%
- 85 and over
- 3.2%
Education Level
- 8.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 39.4% HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.6% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 12.2% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 9.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 3.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.8%
- High School
- 39.4%
- Some college, no degree
- 26.6%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9.3%
- Master's degree
- 3.2%
- Professional degree
- 0.2%
- PhD
- 0.2%
Commute Mode
- 5.9% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 91.3% DRIVE
- 0.4% OTHER
- Foot
- 5.9%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 91.3%
- Other
- 0.4%
- None
- 2.3%
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