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New Bedford, MA

Founded 1640Bristol CountyElev. 15 m
Population
100,731
Median home
$324,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
28
Sex offenders
15

Overview

About New Bedford

With about 100,731 residents, New Bedford is one of Massachusetts's notable places. New Bedford was founded in 1640 and sits in Bristol County. The median age is 37 and the median household income is $56,025. Homes carry a median value of $324,400, and about 40% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55.6%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
100,731
Median age
37
Median household income
$56,025
Per-capita income
$30,475
Poverty rate
19.9%
High-school grad or higher
76.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg. commute
25.2 min
Work from home
4.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White55.6%
Hispanic or Latino24.5%
Black5.3%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26.8%
Service22.7%
Sales & office19.9%
Production, transportation & material moving18.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$324,400
Median gross rent
$1,085/mo
Owner-occupied
40%
Median year built
1938
Households
42,233
Avg. household size
2.34

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

New Bedford has 28 public schools — 20 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading26%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Global Learning Charter Public SchoolHighGrades 5–12charter
Gr New Bedford Vocational TechnicalHighGrades 9–12
New Bedford HighHighGrades 9–12
Trinity Day AcademyHighGrades 5–12
Whaling City Junior/Senior High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Keith Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Normandin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Roosevelt Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Abraham LincolnElementary
Alfred J GomesElementaryGrades -1–5
Alma del Mar Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Betsey B WinslowElementary
Carlos PachecoElementaryGrades -1–6
Casimir PulaskiElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime31% above national
New Bedford506
Massachusetts327
United States386
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% below national
New Bedford1,558
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, New Bedford Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around New Bedford.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Bristol County
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

New Bedford is in Bristol County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

New Bedford was founded in 1640 and sits in Bristol County. Elevation ~15 m.

Population trend
102K95K100,73120102024
Map of New Bedford
New Bedford, MA
Where New Bedford is
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Historic places

23 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 3 National Historic Landmarks.

Corson BuildingWhaling MuseumERNESTINA (schooner)Times and Olympia BuildingsSmith, Bradford, BuildingCarney, Sgt. William H., HouseUnion Street Railway Carbarn, Repair ShopFire Station No. 4
Notable people from New Bedford
John TukeyHetty GreenAlbert Pinkham RyderIrwin M. JacobsArnie OliverMarie EquiLeo MajorDavid MaslankaQuinn SullivanKenneth Setton
People searches in New Bedford
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Nearby cities
Fall River (9 mi)Taunton (19 mi)Attleboro (26 mi)Brockton (29 mi)Barnstable (30 mi)North Attleborough (30 mi)

Registered sex offenders in New Bedford, MA (15)

Public sex-offender registry records for New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Angel Rodriquez, 58
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02740
AKA Angel Rodriguez, Angel Luis Rodriquez
Edward B Martin, 67
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02740
AKA James Reynolds
Joshua Martinez, 43
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02744
AKA Joshua W Martinez, Joshua Martinez
Steven A Lewis, 37ABSCONDER
New Bedford · 02746
AKA Steven Lewis
Steven David Pece, 50
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02740
AKA Steven Lee, Stephen Curtis Lee
Jesus Flores
New Bedford · 02740
Jesus Garcia, 50
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02740
AKA Jesus M Garcia
Jason Johnson, 35
New Bedford
Carlos Rivera, 41
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02740
AKA Carlos I Rivera, Carlos I Negron Rivera
Anthony White, 77
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02745
Jituola Anderson, 63
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02745
AKA Anthony L Anderson, Ola Jitu Anderson
Anthony Kalick Russell, 43
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02744
AKA Anthony Russell, Anthony Davis
Jose L Rodriguez, 66
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02740
AKA Jose Martinez, Jose Rodrigues
Jose Manuel Rodriguez, 57
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02740
AKA Y Jose-Rodriguez, Jose M Rodriguez
William Reed Arthur, 72
New Bedford · Bristol County · 02746
AKA William Arthur, William Reed Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

New Bedford — frequently asked

What is the population of New Bedford, Massachusetts?
New Bedford has a population of about 100,731, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in New Bedford?
The median home value in New Bedford is $324,400, and the median gross rent is $1,085/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is New Bedford safe? What is the crime rate?
New Bedford Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 506 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does New Bedford face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bristol County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, riverine flooding, strong wind.
How many schools are in New Bedford?
New Bedford has 28 public schools (20 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in New Bedford?
Public registry data lists 15 registered sex offenders in or near New Bedford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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