What does housing cost in New Bedford in 2026?

Housing in New Bedford runs to about €927 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in New Bedford?

Asking rent in New Bedford stands at 1,085 €/month.

What are property prices in New Bedford?

To buy in New Bedford, expect 324,400 €.

Cost of Living in New Bedford, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in New Bedford — 2026

New Bedford has 100,731 residents and lies in Massachusetts. Median rent there comes to roughly €927 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 277,289 €. Median income is 47,889 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 23% of monthly income.

Cost of living in New Bedford

Rent

Median rent: 927 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 277,289 €

Income

Median household income: 47,889 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,610 €/year

Quality of life — New Bedford

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

30,3 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

19,6 %

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