Living in New Bedford (Massachusetts)
New Bedford (Massachusetts) is a city in Massachusetts, United States, home to 101,079 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 7%, #446 of 6,413), commuters (top 12%, #697 of 6,227), climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #1,459 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about New Bedford (Massachusetts)
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 09 min and sets around 22:17; in late June it sets around 2:21.
How New Bedford (Massachusetts) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #5,993 of 11,898 | #305 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #4,391 of 9,771 | #26 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,685 of 8,006 | #201 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,602 of 6,237 | #189 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,686 of 9,474 | #186 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #2,553 of 9,474 | #249 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,986 of 10,762 | #221 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #1,625 of 4,537 | #103 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 64 | #1,444 of 4,444 | #104 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 64 | #1,550 of 3,053 | #93 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,522 of 7,271 | #58 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #697 of 6,227 | #50 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #1,022 of 3,933 | #89 of 207 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 47 | #3,028 of 8,006 | #67 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #7,613 of 12,111 | #75 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #1,411 of 4,114 | #108 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #2,911 of 7,271 | #183 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #2,522 of 9,474 | #274 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #5,610 of 18,063 | #218 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #2,453 of 16,523 | #98 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #10,473 of 18,063 | #97 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #2,746 of 16,523 | #232 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #2,135 of 21,167 | #140 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,459 of 12,111 | #170 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #446 of 6,413 | #72 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 65 | #3,406 of 12,111 | #191 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #1,388 of 4,750 | #95 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fairhaven 2 km
- Bliss Corner 3 km
- Acushnet 5 km
- Mattapoisett 10 km
- Head of Westport 11 km
- Marion (Massachusetts) 15 km
- Freetown 17 km
- Fall River (Massachusetts) 20 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.