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Bedford, Pennsylvania

borough · Bedford County

At a glance

2,851
Population
$182,000
Median home value
40% below U.S. median
$677/mo
Median rent
50% below U.S. median
$41,375
Median household income
47% below U.S. median
15.4 min
Average commute
76.3%
Homes with broadband
2.6%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates18.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Bedford County Development Association
The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is dedicated to supporting economic growth and strengthening the business community throughout Bedford County, Pennsylvania. By working directly with businesses, developers, and community partners, BCDA helps create opportunities that support long-term success across the region.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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