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Crime in New Bedford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in New Bedford. Key points include:
There were 1,755 total crimes in New Bedford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in New Bedford is 1,712.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in New Bedford is 353.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in New Bedford is 1,359.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in New Bedford is -19.20% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In New Bedford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
New Bedford / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,755 | 1,712.3 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 362 | 353.2 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 7 | 6.8 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 80 | 78.1 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 230 | 224.4 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,393 | 1,359.1 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 189 | 184.4 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 954 | 930.8 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 250 | 243.9 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in New Bedford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in New Bedford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in New Bedford is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in New Bedford is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in New Bedford is $434,261.
The median income in New Bedford is $56,981.
New Bedford's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In New Bedford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | New Bedford | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 119 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 116 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
New Bedford, MA Weather
The average high in New Bedford is 59.0° and the average low is 42.6°.
There are 82.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.2 inches of precipitation each year with 33.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | New Bedford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 33.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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New Bedford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in New Bedford
The current population in New Bedford is 100,998. The population has increased 6.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100,998 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 100,731 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 100,620 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 100,309 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 95,355 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 95,239 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 95,117 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 95,125 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 94,988 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 94,909 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 94,873 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 94,927 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 94,952 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 95,006 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 94,945 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Bedford
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New Bedford is:
54.1% White with 54,677 White residents.
4.4% African American with 4,463 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 119 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 1,271 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 11 Hawaiian residents.
4.4% Other with 4,489 Other residents.
9.8% Two Or More with 9,898 Two Or More residents.
25.8% Hispanic with 26,070 Hispanic residents.
| Race | New Bedford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.1% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.4% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.8% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in New Bedford
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New Bedford is 49.2% female with 49,730 female residents.
New Bedford is 50.8% male with 51,267 male residents.
| Gender | New Bedford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Bedford for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in New Bedford completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in New Bedford completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in New Bedford completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in New Bedford completed some college.
9.0% of adults in New Bedford completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in New Bedford completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in New Bedford completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in New Bedford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in New Bedford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | New Bedford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New Bedford, Massachusetts
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7.0% of households in New Bedford earn Less than $10,000.
6.8% of households in New Bedford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in New Bedford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in New Bedford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in New Bedford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in New Bedford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in New Bedford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in New Bedford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in New Bedford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in New Bedford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | New Bedford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
