City profile
New Bedford, MA
Bristol County · Population 100,998
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, MA with about 100,998 residents and a typical home value near $357,000. It is 34 miles from Hyannis, MA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$357,300
Typical monthly housing
$2,271
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
109
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.11%
- State income tax (top)
- 9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Hurricane, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
26 mi to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
100,998
Black population
5.3%
County
Bristol County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving MA than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high cost of living
Highlights
- About 100,998 residents
- Typical home value about $357,000
- 34 miles from Hyannis, MA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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