Bedford, Massachusetts

Bedford: town in Massachusetts

About

Bedford is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,320 and a population density of 958 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,053 inhabitants.

The town was created 386 years ago in 1639.

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Location of Bedford on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Bedford

Population 14,053 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Middlesex County
Postal code 01730
Area 13.9 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.4907,-71.2762
Altitude 135 feet / 41 meters
Establishment January 01, 1640 (386 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 19:27:14 (15th April 2026)
Density 1,011 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 5.22% (2010-2020)
Weather 60℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather
Boston and Maine 6211  Bedford Depot  Bedford MA image
Boston and Maine 6211 Bedford Depot Bedford MA image

Geography

Bedford is located at 42°29'26"N 71°16'34"W (42.4906500, -71.2761700).

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Weather

60°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph W Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph.

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Official website of Bedford

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Demographics

The population of Bedford increased by 5.22% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 13,320 - census
2011 13,531 1.56% estimation process
2012 13,753 1.61% estimation process
2013 13,982 1.64% estimation process
2014 14,003 0.15% estimation process
2015 14,082 0.56% estimation process
2016 14,126 0.31% estimation process
2017 14,168 0.3% estimation process
2018 14,162 -0.04% estimation process
2019 14,123 -0.28% estimation process
2020 14,053 -0.5% estimation process
Bedford zip code is 01730. County name: Middlesex, County fips: 25017
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Best Things to Do in Bedford

1Fawn Lake

Rating: 4.3 (72)

89 Sweetwater Ave, Bedford, MA 01730, United States View details

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Services and Civic Places in Bedford

1Bedford Town Hall

Rating: 5 (4)

10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730 View details

Phone: +17812754880 | Website available

People born in Bedford (9)

People born in Bedford, including Bass guitarist Doug Ardito, alpine skier Doug Coombs, political consultant Neera Tanden, .

More notable people

  • Thomas Stickney (American politician) he was born in 15/06/1729
  • William Augustus Stearns (President of Amherst College) he was born in 17/03/1805
  • John Fassett, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 23/06/1743
  • Eben S. Stearns he was born in 01/01/1819
  • Chavon Taylor (American movie actress) she was born in 05/11/1987
  • William P. Powell, Jr. (African-American physician) he was born in 01/01/1834

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bedford, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
166887 Middlesex Community College Bedford (MA) 01730-9124

Nearby Transit Stations (26)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bedford, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
BON North Station 100 Legends Way RAIL
BBY Back Bay station 145 Dartmouth St. RAIL
BOS South Station 2 South Station RAIL
FRA Framingham station 417 Waverly St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Bedford.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bedford Post Office Bedford (MA) 01730

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  • Bedford, Michigan township in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 32,199 people.
  • Bedford, New Hampshire city in New Hampshire, USA with a population of 22,957 people.
  • Bedford, New York town in Westchester County, New York, United States with a population of 17,450 people.
  • Bedford, Indiana town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States with a population of 13,233 people.
  • Bedford, Virginia town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 6,644 people.
  • Bedford, Tennessee town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 5,948 people.
  • Bedford, Pennsylvania town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 2,667 people.
  • Bedford, Iowa town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,380 people.
  • Bedford, Ohio human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,277 people.
  • Bedford, Illinois township in Wayne County, Illinois with a population of 1,021 people.
  • Bedford, Kentucky city in Kentucky, USA with a population of 555 people.

Other cities in Middlesex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Cambridge 119,192 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Lowell 110,904 The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
Newton 87,803 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Somerville 80,935 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Framingham 73,892 Town in Massachusetts
Framingham Center 65,413 A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Waltham 62,069 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Medford 60,847 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Malden 59,922 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Everett 46,107 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Arlington 45,169 Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Billerica 43,021 Town in Massachusetts
Woburn 40,135 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Marlborough 39,290 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Watertown 36,125 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Natick 35,766 Town in Massachusetts

Distance to Other Cities

Bedford distances to largest Massachusetts cities