Living in Bedford, TX
Suburb in Texas
Bedford is a suburb in Texas, home to about 49,000 people, with 5.9 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Bedford a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 30 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: DFW is 7 mi away
- Big job market: about 5.9 million people live within 31 mi
- Highly educated: 41% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5 research universities are within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Hot summers: highs around 93°F
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Key facts
Living in Bedford: common questions
What is the cost of living in Bedford?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $354k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,270 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Bedford?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.62% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Bedford safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (0.8× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Bedford?
Bedford has mild winters: winter days average around 57°F and summer days around 93°F.
Does Bedford get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding, tornadoes and hail: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.68 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Bedford?
The nearest major airport is DFW, about 7 mi away.
How Bedford scores
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