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Bedford, Massachusetts · ZIP 01730

Bedford — ZIP 01730

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Bedford (01730) scores 89/100 — Excellent for Massachusetts. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.03M.

89OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index82/100
Avg math proficiency71%
Avg reading proficiency73%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100
Typical home value$1.03M
Median rent$3,094/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Oct 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.03M

Median Rent

$3,094/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

19,564

Violent Crime

3,323

Property Crime

16,241

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Middlesex County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Bedford High09–12868
77%
82%
John Glenn Middle06–08604
70%
68%
Lt Job Lane School03–05540
67%
68%
Lt Eleazer DavisPK–02501Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

14,478

Median Income

$172K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

44.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01730 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 01730 has a school score of 82/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 01730 is approximately $1.03M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 01730 in Bedford has an overall NeighborScore of 89/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.