New Bedford (zip 02740), MA 

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Population

43,686

+0.7% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

10.2%

Cost of Living

111.7 / 100

Median Home Price

$356,800

Median Income

$47,206

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.0 / 5.1

summer / winter

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New Bedford (zip 02740), MA

Living in 02740 New Bedford, MA is a great experience. It's situated along the bank of the Acushnet River and only a short drive away from some of the most beautiful beaches and nature reserves in Massachusetts. The city itself is home to an abundance of history, culture, and entertainment. Residents have access to all of their needs including grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, restaurants, museums, movie theaters, parks and more. The people are friendly and community events are held frequently. With its proximity to both major cities and rural regions, New Bedford provides plenty of opportunities for relaxation or exploration depending on one's preference. Capital-city complex - Eastern edge of Rhode Island at the head of Narragansett Bay.
Zip Codes: New Bedford (zip 02740)
Cost of Living: 11.7% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 51 ft above sea level
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Pros
Educated population
Arts and culture
Attractive downtown
Cons
Cost of living and housing
Economy
Depressed areas

What Bert Has To Say About Providence-Warwick Metro Area

Providence is the capital and primary commercial, industrial, and residential area for this small New England state. Established as an enclave of religious tolerance and resident American rights in pre-Revolutionary times, it remains a center of liberal intellectual thought. It’s also an old manufacturing and typically New-England style old textile milling center, and the area and surrounding communities of New Bedford and Fall River have borne the brunt of considerable economic dislocation. The metro area covers the state of Rhode Island and spreads eastward into Bristol County, Massachusetts (where New Bedford and Fall River are located).


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ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in New Bedford (zip 02740) is 10.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. New Bedford (zip 02740) jobs have increased by 3.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, New Bedford (zip 02740)'s cost of living is 11.7% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare New Bedford (zip 02740)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 02740 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Bristol county remained strongly Democratic, 54.9% to 42.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
New Bedford (zip 02740)'s population is 43,686 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 24.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in New Bedford (zip 02740) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.4%.

SCHOOLS
New Bedford (zip 02740) public schools spend $21,909 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in New Bedford (zip 02740). More Education



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Housing Market in New Bedford

It's a good time to buy in New Bedford. Home Appreciation is up 10.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in New Bedford is .

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