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New Bedford, Massachusetts · ZIP 02740

New Bedford — ZIP 02740

Crime DataSchools

New Bedford (02740) scores 38/100 — Below Average for New Bedford. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $435K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency26%
Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index62/100
Typical home value$435K
Median rent$1,977/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: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$435K

Median Rent

$1,977/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,120

Violent Crime

1,999

Property Crime

6,121

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bristol 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
Elizabeth Carter BrooksKG–05261
52%
47%
James B CongdonKG–05299
47%
37%
Ellen R HathawayKG–05201
47%
27%
Betsey B WinslowKG–05227
27%
32%
Thomas R RodmanKG–05200
27%
37%
John Avery ParkerPK–05289
22%
27%
Sgt Wm H Carney AcademyPK–05618
20%
26%
Keith Middle School06–08949
17%
22%
Alfred J GomesPK–05623
13%
11%
New Bedford High09–122,878
12%
19%
Trinity Day Academy06–1293
5%
5%
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School07–12200Not 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

46,336

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

38.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02740 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 02740 has a school score of 52/100. 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 02740 is approximately $435K. 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 02740 in New Bedford has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. 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.