Bedford Hills, New York
Bedford Hills is a community of 2,488 people in Westchester County, New York.
Why visit Bedford Hills
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, John Jay Homestead State Historic Site, Bedford Hills Memorial Park and GlenArbor Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bedford Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bedford Hills
Bedford Hills is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Bedford, Westchester County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bedford Hills had a population of 3,239. Two New York State prisons for women, Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women and Taconic Correctional Facility, are located in the hamlet.
From the Wikipedia article Bedford Hills, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in New York, United States of America
Katonah Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Mount Kisco Municipal Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
National historic district at Mount Kisco, Westchester County, New York
Richard H. Mandel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Stepping Stones (house)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
American historic house in Bedford Hills, New York USA
Stonecrest
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bedford Corners, New York
The Woodpile
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Katonah Museum of Art
Museum · 1.7 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Bedford Hills Memorial Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Town of Bedford Parks. Amenities: Lighted Tennis Courts, Baseball/Softball/Little League Field, Basketball Courts, Swimming Pool,...
60 Haines Road, Bedford Hills
Restaurants and cafes7
La Familia Katonah | Pizza |Katonah, NY
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Pasta, Salad, Seafood, Dessert · 1.0 mi
278 Katonah Avenue, Katonah
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
605 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills
Mo-We 06:00-23:00; Fr-Su 06:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship11
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Church in Katonah, New York
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Church building in Mt. Kisco, New York, United States
Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
55 Valley Road, Katonah
Saint Matthias Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
109 Babbitt Road, Bedford Hills
History
When the railroad was built in 1847, Bedford Hills was known as Bedford Station. Bedford Hills extends from a business center at the railroad station to farms and estates, eastward along Harris, Babbitt and Bedford Center roads and south along the Route 117 business corridor up to Mt. Kisco. Bedford Hills is the seat of government of the town of Bedford. The Town House, built in 1927, and Town buildings containing the Police Department and Town offices are located in Bedford Hills.
The Richard H. Mandel House, designed by Edward Durell Stone, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Bedford Hills is the site of Stepping Stones, the historic home of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. and his wife Lois Burnham Wilson, founder of Al-Anon/Alateen. The home, located at 62 Oak Road in Katonah, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and has become a tour destination for members of 12 Step organizations.
The Community House located on Church Street, was originally built in 1919 to serve the needs of returning World War I veterans. Following that time, it was used for potluck suppers, theater productions, and sport activities.
From the History section of Bedford Hills, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Increase Miller Elementary School
School · 4.3 mi
186 Waccabuc Rd, Goldens Bridge
Map of Bedford Hills
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 3.7 in | 8.8 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 3.1 in | 12.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 25°F | 4.1 in | 8.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 4.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.4 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Yorktown Hts 1W Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Westchester County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Mount Kisco 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Golden's Bridge 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Bedford 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Yorktown Heights 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Millwood 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Shenorock 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Lincolndale 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Armonk 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Ossining 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bedford Hills old station, The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stepping Stones, Katonah, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BedfordNY Stonecrest, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Kisco, New York, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Caramoor Center, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Jay Homestead 2007, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Mt. Kisco, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- BedfordNY TheWoodpile 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House in the Katonah Village Historic District, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mandel House, Fjolset, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KatonahMuseumOfArt, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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