How Does New Bedford, MA Spend Tax Money?
New Bedford, MA spends $49,215 per resident, with total expenditures of $5.0B. Top spending categories: Education ($31,923/person), Highways & Roads ($886/person), Parks & Recreation ($315/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (49/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $5.0B |
| Per Capita Spending | $49,215 |
| Total Revenue | $2.4B |
| Total Debt | $50.9M |
| Population | 100,620 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 49/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$31,923/person
Highways & Roads$886/person
Parks & Recreation$315/person
Health$255/person
Fire Protection$252/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.