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| Bedford, NH | |
| Community Contact | Town of Bedford Rick Sawyer, Planning Director 24 North Amherst Road Bedford, NH 03110 |
| Telephone | (603) 472-5242 |
| Fax | (603) 472-4573 |
| rsawyer@ci.bedford.nh.us | |
| Web Site | www.bedfordnh.org |
| Municipal Office Hours | Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area | Manchester NH Metro-NECTA |
| Tourism Region | Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission | Southern NH |
| Regional Development | Capital Regional Development Council |
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US Congress
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District 1 |
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Executive Council
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District 4 |
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State Senate
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District 9 |
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State Representative
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Hillsborough County District 18 |
| Incorporated: 1750 |
| Origin: Bedford was established in 1730 as Narragansett Number 5 for the benefit of soldiers who fought against the Narragansett Indians in Rhode Island. Twenty years later little had been done to the land, and it was regranted first as Souhegan East, then as Bedford in 1750. The town was named for Lord John Russell, fourth Duke of Bedford, a close friend of Governor Benning Wentworth, whose first wife, Diana Spencer, was cousin to the Duke of Marlborough. The town's first moderator was Major John Goffe, son of Colonel John Goffe for whom Goffstown was named. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown |
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 898 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Bedford ranked ninth in percent change and eighth in numeric change over 50 years. Population change totaled 16,316, from 2,176 in 1950 to 18,492 in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was 67 percent between 1950 and 1960. The 2007 Census estimate for Bedford was 21,146 residents, which ranked 12th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density, 2007: 635.9 persons per square mile of land area. Bedford contains 32.8 square miles of land area and 0.3 square miles of inland water area. |
Bedford New Hampshire
Bedford, New Hampshire, a town of approximately 21,000 residents, has grown since its establishment in 1730 to become a popular and affluent bedroom community. The town is located conveniently near major traffic routes which has allowed for rapid growth, but it has also maintained a predominantly residential feel. Bedford's access allows it to be close to a wide variety of leisure activities, including visits to the seacoast, the White Mountains, and the Lakes Region. Prudential Verani Realty has serviced the Bedford, New Hampshire real estate market for over forty years and has a local office right on South River Road.
GOVERNMENT: Since 1992, when a Town Charter was approved, the town has been governed by a combination of Town Council and Manager. Bedford is served by full-time police and fire departments. A planning board handles new development approval.
EDUCATION: Bedford offers excellent schools, and its school district runs eight schools in town. Three grade schools educate students in first through fourth grades, an intermediate school serves fifth and sixth grades, a single middle school serves seventh and eight graders, and a brand new high school was recently added to the middle school to serve that population. Be sure to check the free Bedford, NH school reports available on the detail page of any Bedford, NH home for sale on this website.
CIVIC: Scores of organizations, serving a wide variety of interests, are available in town for community involvement. Included is the Mother's Club, the Senior Citizens, the Garden Club, the Bedford Boomers Model Railroad Club, the Profile Chorus Chapter of Sweet Adelines International and the Newcomers' and Neighbors' Club. To view location of houses of worship, town government buildings and other important facilities, be sure to use Prudential Verani Realty's real estate maps link www.verani.com/setuplink
RECREATION: Bedford has stressed the importance of in-town recreation, and has a well run recreation department facilitating programs, various annual camps and events, and the many town recreational areas. Hikers enjoy walks through the town's extensive trail systems. The Bedford Heritage Trail, following along the banks of the Merrimack River, is part of the statewide Heritage Trail system. The Riverfront Park is a 30 acre recreational area along the Merrimack River. The Pulpit Rock Conservation property includes 200 acres of open space and miles of walking trails.
Cognizant of their extensive history, Bedford maintains various historical properties in the picturesque center of town, including the Town Hall, Presbyterian Church, Schoolhouse 7, and the Kendall Shop Museum and Carriage House.
A farmer's market is run from June through October at Benedictine Park.
Along with being a great place for residential living, Bedford, NH also encourages commercial real estate development. Along its central commercial area on Route 3 are major businesses including Macy's, Lowe's, Target, the Wayfarer Inn, and the Manchester Country Club. Also in town is the popular and lauded bed and breakfast, The Bedford Village Inn and Restaurant, where many a couple has been married amongst the fine architecture and scenery. Bedford, NH boosts a number of historical, luxury, and fine country real estate for every taste and price range.
The median household income runs at $84,392 according to the last U.S Census taken in 1999, while average home real estate prices hovered around $329,690 in February 2009. For more information about homes for sale in Bedford, NH visit www.verani.com.
If you've decided that Bedford, NH is the place for you, the next step is finding a real estate professional to help you with your home search. Verani.com is the leading website to find real estate in Bedford, NH or property listings provided by the local MLS. Here, you'll discover detailed Bedford, NH listings and other featured properties, homes for sale and rentals in Bedford, NH. Whether you are looking for new construction, an antique home, a condominium, a new business location, or a retirement community, Prudential Verani Realty has a specialist ready to help. You'll get all the listing details you need including home price, year built, pictures, number of bedrooms, and other home features for free. You can even request a showing for homes for sale or easily Find an Agent and other real estate information on verani.com. Not only can you find homes for sale in Bedford, NH on verani.com but you can also get neighborhood.
Prudential Verani Realty is a family owned and operated company that has been operating in town for more than 40 years. We believe that every customer deserves respect and trust, and we strive to exceed your expectations in every way. We offer "one stop shopping" with in-house mortgage and title services, as well as dedicated new home, relocation, and commercial departments. We realize that that the expertise and integrity of our people are at the heart of our success. Prudential Verani Realty has consistently been ranked in the top 50 Prudential Real Estate Franchises in the country. So if you're looking for a new home, condo, townhouse, or any other real estate in Bedford, NH, look no further than Prudential Verani Realty. We make it easy!
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