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Bedford, NH vs Hampton, NH

Bedford, NH vs Hampton, NH: What the data shows

Bedford, NH is in Bedford, NH while Hampton, NH is in Hampton, NH — both in the same state. On home prices, Hampton, NH is the more affordable option at $460,200 median — $79,300 less than Bedford, NH's $539,500. WYLT rates Bedford, NH as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Hampton, NH as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Hampton, NH has the stronger safety profile of the two. Bedford, NH has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Hampton, NH has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Bedford, NH has Low flood risk and Hampton, NH has Low flood risk.

Bedford, NH is the more walkable neighborhood. Bedford, NH scores 20/100 (car-dependent) versus Hampton, NH's 3/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Bedford, NH has the higher school rating Bedford, NH rates 5.6/10 and Hampton, NH rates 5/10.

CategoryBedford, NHHampton, NH
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$540K$460K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$2K

Lower rent

Median Income$152K

Higher income

$93K
Price VolatilityLow

More stable

Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score20/100

More walkable

3/100
Transit ScoreMinimal transit1/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/AN/A
CommuteN/A90 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeBA

Safer

Violent CrimeLowLow
Property CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools5.6/10

Better schools

5/10
Best for
Families seeking good schoolsRemote workers desiring a quiet environmentMiddle-income professionals
Families with childrenBeach loversRemote workers

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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