Town of
Bedford
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-275-1111
Town Manager:
Matthew HansonSelect Board:
Daniel Brosgol
Shawn Hanegan
Bopha Malone
Emily Mitchell
Paul Mortenson
Annual Town Meeting:
March 25, 2024March, 4th Monday
Municipal Election:
March 9, 2024March, 2nd Saturday
Demographics
| Population | 14,155 | |
| Population Density | 1,036 | |
| Registered Voters | 10,217 | |
| Income Per Capita | $82,483 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $327,264 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 70.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $829,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,311 | |
| Total Households | 5,601 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $12.48 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $28.16 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,045,410,454 | |
| Total Expenditures | $101,871,065 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $76,158,940 | |
| State Aid | $9,466,037 | |
| Local Receipts | $10,673,212 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Bedford is home of the Bedford Flag, the oldest complete flag known to exist in the United States. Today, Bedford hosts a growing life sciences cluster and major institutions including a VA Hospital and a Middlesex Community College campus.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,729 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 13.7 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 85 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Katherine Clark
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Michael Barrett
Mass. House
Kenneth Gordon