City of
New Bedford
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-979-1400
Mayor:
Jon MitchellSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
City Council:
Ian Abreu
Derek Baptiste
Shane Burgo
Leo Choquette
Maria Giesta
Brian Gomes
Joseph Lopes
Linda Morad
Shawn Oliver
Ryan Pereira
Demographics
| Population | 100,941 | |
| Population Density | 5,047 | |
| Registered Voters | 62,871 | |
| Income Per Capita | $20,894 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $79,996 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 39.9% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $291,300 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,026 | |
| Total Households | 41,722 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.29 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $29.88 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $44,344,434 | |
| Total Expenditures | $340,127,579 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $146,861,084 | |
| State Aid | $237,128,127 | |
| Local Receipts | $31,263,582 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,014 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 1.501.50% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercialLow income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercial |
City Hall
Wants you To KNOW
New Bedford is the urban center of the Commonwealth’s southern coastline, the nation’s top commercial fishing port, the launching pad of the nation’s offshore wind industry, and a regional hub of commerce, transportation, culture, and recreation.
Governance
| Form of Government | Mayor – Council | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,787 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Mayor | |
| Legislative Body | City Council | |
| Size of Council | 11 | |
| Length of Mayoral Term (years) | 4 |
Geography
| County | Bristol | |
| Area | 20 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 287.4 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Mark Montigny
Mass. House
Antonio Cabral
Christopher Hendricks
Paul Schmid, III
Christopher Markey
William Straus