Westchester County, NY relocation guide
Moving to Bedford, NY
About Bedford
Bedford is a historic Westchester town (founded 1680) of about 18,000 comprising three distinct hamlets, each with its own village center: Bedford Village (a preserved colonial green with stone commercial buildings), Katonah (an artsy hamlet with the Katonah Museum of Art and Caramoor), and Bedford Hills (a railroad hamlet on the Harlem Line). Housing is almost entirely high-end single-family — horse farms, stone walls, and wooded estates — on large lots. Bedford Central schools serve the town.
Home prices in Bedford
The median listing price in Bedford is $1,713,900.
Top places in Bedford
- Bedford Village — the historic village green, 1787 courthouse, and stone commercial buildings.
- Katonah Museum of Art — regional art museum in Katonah hamlet.
- Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts — 90-acre estate with summer concerts.
- John Jay Homestead — state historic site, the Bedford estate of Founding Father John Jay.
- Muscoot Farm — 777-acre county park and working historic farm.
- Downtown Katonah (Katonah Avenue) — galleries, cafes, and the Katonah Village Library.
- Bedford Hills station area — shops and restaurants around the depot.
Commuting from Bedford
- Metro-North Harlem Line; Katonah and Bedford Hills stations.
- Typical weekday trip to Grand Central: approximately 60–70 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~60–75 minutes (longer with traffic).
Schools in Bedford
Public schools: Bedford Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Bedford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bedford, NY?
The median listing price in Bedford is $1,713,900. Median sale price (last 12 mo.) - How is the commute from Bedford, NY?
Metro-North Harlem Line; Katonah and Bedford Hills stations. - Which school district serves Bedford, NY?
Bedford is served by Bedford Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.