Waltham, Massachusetts
WELCOME TO WALTHAM!
Bedford, MA is an inviting town with a rich historical heritage and a convenient location. Residents enjoy the beautiful quiet neighborhoods, charming local shops and restaurants, and scenic parks and trails. While neighboring the renowned research and technology hub of Burlington, MA, Bedford also offers a quick commute to Boston and Cambridge, plus access to all New England has to offer with easy access to Route to I-95. There is so much to explore in Bedford, MA - learn about some of it below!
Bedford by the Numbers
14,171
Population
13.7
Size
(Square Miles)
16
Miles from Boston
$1,094,018
Average Sale Price
Single Family Home, 2022
$735,564
Average Sale Price
Condominiums, 2022
$140,647
Median Income
Household, US Census
1237
Average SAT Score
Boston.com
#27
Top School Ranking
Boston Magazine Best Schools
in Greater Boston, 2023
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WALTHAM, MA
More Information About Bedford, Massachusetts
The Bedford public school system is made up of two elementary schools, one for kindergarten through second grade and another for grades three through five. There is also one middle school and one high school with the average SAT score for Bedford High students being 1237. Visit the Bedford Public Schools’ website for more information or click on the links below for more about each school.
Education Links
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Public Schools
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Education
Bedford is easy to get in and out of with convenient access to many main commuter routes including Routes 3 and 128.
The MBTA also provides bus service into Alewife Station in Cambridge where you can grab the subway for a quick trip into Boston. Depending on how you look at it, Bedford is either the start or the end of the Minuteman Bikeway. This 11-mile trail is a favorite for walkers, runners and cyclists. On the other end of the trail is Alewife Station in Cambridge, with Arlington and Lexington in between.
Transportation Links
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Transportation
A quick trip to the Bedford Public Library brings you face to face with an important part of United States history: the oldest known surviving intact American flag.
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Things to do
Below are links to some of our favorite places to eat in Bedford, Massachusetts! Please Contact Us if your favorites are missing - we'd love to add them so others can enjoy, too!
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Bakeries, Breakfast, & Coffee
East Asian
Ice Cream/Dessert
Indian
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Pizza
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Places to Eat
Need help setting up utilities in Bedford, MA? Here are some useful numbers to help you in your new home.
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Utilities
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