New Bedford market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for New Bedford, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 4, 2026.
Currently for sale in New Bedford
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Recently sold in New Bedford
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in New Bedford
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for New Bedford's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
- District
- New Bedford
- Enrollment
- 938
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
- District
- New Bedford
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
- District
- New Bedford
Commute
Real drive time from New Bedford's center to Downtown Providence.
Cities near New Bedford
New Bedford real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in New Bedford right now?+
There are currently 531 active listings in New Bedford, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in New Bedford?+
The median list price for active listings in New Bedford is $429,950. Homes are spending an average of 127 days on market.
Is New Bedford's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in New Bedford have risen 3.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in New Bedford?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in New Bedford are South End, West End.
What schools serve New Bedford?+
The closest public schools to New Bedford's center are John Avery Parker, Keith Middle School, New Bedford High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is New Bedford walkable?+
New Bedford's center has a walkability score of 92 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from New Bedford?+
The typical drive from New Bedford's center to Downtown Providence is about 33 minutes (30.7 miles).