The Town FilesBedford Hills, New York
Community in Westchester County · population 3,239 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $487,300
- Household income
- $94,024
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 42.1
Bedford Hills is a community of 3,239 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $487,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 96% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of New York towns.
How Bedford Hills ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bedford Hills is worth $487,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $94,024, which is more affordable than 10% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,381 a month. 53.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bedford Hills | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $487,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,381 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $94,024 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bedford Hills
| People | Bedford Hills | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 1.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 34.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Bedford Hills
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.7°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bedford Hills since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 7.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 2, 2017.
Severe weather in Westchester County since 1996
Westchester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Westchester County
Westchester County had 429,582 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Bedford Hills itself the ACS puts it at 12.6%.
Public schools in Bedford Hills
2 public schools with 540 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEDFORD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 299 | 14.2 |
| WEST PATENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 241 | 11.0 |
Towns near Bedford Hills
- Bedford, NY1.6 mi · 17,309 people · home $938,800
- Mount Kisco, NY3.4 mi · 10,959 people · home $478,300
- Somers, NY4.8 mi · 21,541 people · home $646,000
- Lewisboro, NY5.5 mi · 12,265 people · home $820,900
- Pound Ridge, NY5.8 mi · 5,082 people · home $1,114,500
- New Castle, NY6.0 mi · 18,311 people · home $1,038,800
- Heritage Hills, NY6.9 mi · 4,511 people · home $524,800
- Yorktown, NY7.0 mi · 36,569 people · home $606,800
Bedford Hills questions
Is Bedford Hills, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bedford Hills scores better for retirees than 98% of New York towns and quieter than 20%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Bedford Hills?
The median owner-occupied home in Bedford Hills is valued at $487,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,024, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $2,381 a month.
What is the weather like in Bedford Hills?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 39.5 inches of snow.
Does Bedford Hills get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bedford Hills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 2006. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)