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
"Coming from a local real estate agent.. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! Not only did we receive AWEFUL service.. we were charged $600 more than the original estimate, to add insult to injury! Will detail issues with them below: -We had numerous experie..."
"Do not use this company. They had me take off work early to meet them at my house for an accurate estimate so they could see what they would be moving. They never showed, they never called, they wouldn’t answer or didn’t return my voicemail. I tal..."
"Our move with Dunmar was an awful experience. Would NEVER, EVER recommend to anyone. Nothing was treated with respect, it was basically stuffed into boxes (literally) with no packing paper or wrapping. Most of our furniture was damaged in some way..."
"Charged me a full months of permanent storage even though my items where in storage less then the 30 days. Will not refund me the remaining days. Think long and hard before hiring this company to do your move. Would rather go through the hassle of..."
"Zippy shell is a trash company and quite frankly they deserve to go out of business. They rescheduled our move on us multiple times even though we had a confirmed date, were disrespectful every time we spoke to them, lied about the size of the con..."
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).