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Bedford is the Limestone Capital of the World User Rating 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 1,939, which are 3% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      1,939 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52  

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      89%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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