BEDFORD,
MASSACHUSETTS
Approx. Population - 12,595
Bedford Community Profile (PDF)
The Town of Bedford is very conveniently located in Middlesex County, about
fifteen miles northwest of Boston. Commuting to and from Boston is made easy
because of the M.B.T.A. Taxi. People also choose to commute via car, or shuttle.
For people traveling to places other than Boston, the Logan Express connects to
Boston’s Logan Airport.
Bedford has a rich history and they are rightly proud of that history — they
have the oldest flag in the country, among other artifacts. The town is also
very conscious of conservation and they have saved rivers, ponds, fields and
forests saved as conservation lands.
There are
also many open spaces with walking trails and bikeways as well as athletic
fields and parks for recreation. Tennis, softball, baseball, football and soccer
are just some of the sports available to young and old alike!
In 2002, Bedford’s population was at 12,571, up from the previous census.
Bedford is a growing community. Housing is average for the greater Boston area
and the median value of a home today is around $332,200.
Bedford is located so close to Boston that many residents work within the city
limits and commute. This makes Bedford a great choice for living because if for
any reason you are “bored” you can slip into Boston and sample some of the
night-life and still be home at a decent season!
Bedford may just possibly the best choice you make for your family — it has
everything, small town feel near a big city that still prides itself on having a
small city feel! Bedford offers everything you can ever want in a town — come
and see for yourself!
Bedford Relocation
Information
Bedford Schools: (781) 272-1700
Bedford Chamber of Commerce:
(781) 275-8503
Community Location
Bedford, Massachusetts is located
in Middlesex County.
Bus Service to Alewife Subway Station, Cambridge. Easy access to Routes 128,
93, 2 and to Logan International Airport.
