By Manuella Irwin
Updated: Sep 2, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
365 movers in Bedford
"They took our deposit and then ghosted. We called repeatedly and they committed to showing up. They did not. We filed a fraud claim with our credit card company, which reimbursed us immediately. Seeing the fraud claim, and losing their money..."
"Wish I could give zero stars. During our move we had damage to our previous home as well as several items… including beds that were incorrectly taken apart and put back together. One collapsed on the first night! I even paid for the additional in..."
"This was a local House hold Goods (HHG) move DoD Contract. The movers showed up around 10:00am on day 1 as the company told me the day before, Everything after that was a disaster, They damage the townhome walls, door and floors. They did not care..."
"0 stars.. they will Nickle and dime you. come up with additional charges not on the contract, zero communication, break your stuff, bang up your house carrying stuff out. these people give zero cares about you. once they have your money which they..."
"They are NOT a moving company but a broker. Once you sign the contract, there is ZERO customer service. Once your stuff is loaded in the truck, they will jack the price by thousands!!! If you have damaged or missing goods, kiss them goodbye -- the..."
"This company destroyed my sofas. Chairs, hot tub And much more . They demanded extra money before they would deliver my furniture. On the First load half my furnishings were missing . I called the police to try to get the demanded money back A..."
"My husband and I hired a moving company to move us. I explained to the customer service rep we live in a 1 bedroom apartment and will be moving to a house. We will need to make a stop to retrieve more items that are being stored rather than just o..."
"Please beware of hidden added costs! Sales Rep - James very helpful in the beginning but did not discuss that most deliveries are "shuttled" to another truck for additional charges. The driver of the 18-wheeler truck then had to locate another tru..."
"ALL POINTS MOVING AND STORAGE was supposed to provide moving services on Dec 26 between 9 am and 10 am. They never showed up and when I called them at 11 am, they said they made a mistake and were providing services for a different customer, but w..."
"Moved from VA to NJ. I boxed and measured all of my items and had the exact cubic feet. The supervisor came in and without measuring anything stated he knew we were well over the quoted cubic feet which we weren’t. I was promised it would be deliv..."
"First, let me say that their 3-man crew (Jesse, Percy & Darrell) were the very best moving crew we've ever had -- very professional, hard-working & personable with not a single incident of damage. We would give THEM 5 stars. The reason for the low..."
What to know when moving to Bedford, PA
TL;DR: Bedford at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 26.6% of residents are renters and the median household income is $62,679.
- The Major Draw:
- Median gross rent is $805, making it relatively affordable.
- The Reality Check:
- Only 0.2% of residents use public transit, indicating a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $805 in rent.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
Bedford has a population of 10,865, with a median household income of $62,679. The median gross rent is $805, while owner-occupied homes have a median value of $197,900.
- Median gross rent: $805
- Median owner-occupied home value: $197,900
- Education level: 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher
- Poverty rate: 7.7%
- Renter percentage: 26.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
Pennsylvania has a property crime rate of 1,363.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the national average. The violent crime rate is 228.5 per 100,000, showing a 29.8% decrease compared to national figures.
- Violent crime: 228.5 per 100k (state) vs. 325.3 per 100k (national)
- Property crime: 1,363.9 per 100k (state) vs. 1,546.9 per 100k (national)
- Notable trend: Violent crime has decreased by 28.4% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Pennsylvania).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, Bedford offers several nearby outdoor spots worth exploring.
- Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa - 4.6 stars (3,209 reviews)
- Shawnee State Park - 4.7 stars (1,853 reviews)
- Friendship Village Campground & RV Park - 4.7 stars (786 reviews)
- Fort Bedford Museum - 4.7 stars (235 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).