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Bedford, Virginia real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Bedford, VA (Bedford County) — Census median home value $192,600, county listing prices up about 2.9% over the past year.
Bedford, VA is in Bedford County, Virginia — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,703, with a median household income of $47,697. Census data puts Bedford's median home value at $192,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Bedford County's current median listing price runs $442,450, up about 2.9% over the past year.
At a glance
Bedford market snapshot
Population
6,703
Median Household Income
$47,697
Median Home Value (city)
$192,600
Median Listing Price (Bedford County)
$442,450
Median Gross Rent
$876/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.9%
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What makes Bedford different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bedford's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $192,600. Separately, Bedford County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $442,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Bedford County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.57% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Bedford has an estimated population of 6,703 and a median household income of $47,697, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Bedford's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Bedford FAQ
What are home values like in Bedford, VA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Bedford's median home value at $192,600. Bedford County's current median listing price runs $442,450, up about 2.9% over the past year.
What is the population of Bedford, VA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bedford's population at approximately 6,703.
What's the median rent in Bedford, VA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Bedford at approximately $876 per month.
What is the median household income in Bedford, VA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Bedford at approximately $47,697.
Is the Bedford housing market growing?
Bedford County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.57% annual change in 2025.
Is Bedford, VA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Bedford's median home value at about 4.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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