By Manuella Irwin
Updated: Sep 2, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
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Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
365 movers in Bedford
"Everyone at the company is pleasant to talk to - Quoter, office staff, movers. However, not worth the money IMO. I had the minimum amount of stuff to move, they said it barely fit their criteria to move since I had so few items. I moved from Washi..."
"I was searching for a mover for a couple weeks, I got quotes from 4 movers , some mover gave me very low quotes that I didn't even believe. I talk to Chester County and the told me everything up front, even though their quote was much higher then ..."
"Very disappointed in this company. After paying them over 29,000.00 for moving out of one home, in storage for 1 1/2 yrs, and moving into another home, we had issues with them over damages. Although we paid for insurance coverage, in the end, they..."
"Dishonest Crooks! Should be called Ace Ventura Moving. Your precious belongings would be in better hands w/Jim Carey. Charged double the original estimate to have almost every piece of furniture damaged, including vintage heirlooms, 1 framed artwo..."
"This company represents themselves as a full service moving company when in fact they are just moving brokers. They promise that they will pick up your furniture and take it to their storage facility where it will be loaded on a truck and headed t..."
"Please NEVER use this company!! They deserve negative stars, but the only way I can write is to give a star. I had 2 moves. RI to Albuquerque and RI to Montana. The Montana move arrived in Albuquerque. They had NO IDEA where the Albuquerque was...."
"I moved a number of months ago from Beachwood, Ohio in a one bedroom apartment to Aurora, Ohio. It took 12 hours with 2 major incidents to report. The crew was a third party deal due to circumstances beyond anyone's control. I was not aware of thi..."
"ALERT! BE AWARE! GREAT MOVING has scammed me out of $1,800 in bogus fees. I used them to move from MD to MI. They picked up 3/23/20 in MD. Date of delivery 4/28/20 to MI. When my stuff was en route they called to say the 53' semi could not acce..."
"Do not use these people to move or store your belongings. I used them and within one week the lock of my storage unit was snapped off and I was cleaned out of all my furniture and belongings. Their insurance refused to cover the cost, no one infor..."
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).