Living here
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates76.7%
College graduates17%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
New Bedford Economic Development Council
The NBEDC is a nonprofit organization that works with local, state, and federal partners to support creativity, sustainable job growth, and private sector investment benefiting the citizens of New Bedford. It is comprised of over 400 leaders in business, education, and government and collaborates with the Mayor’s Office to set the city’s key economic development agenda.
state
MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state
Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo