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Bedford, Texas

Introduction to Bedford, Texas

Bedford, Texas, in Tarrant county, is 5 miles E of North Richland Hills, Texas and 7 miles N of Arlington, Texas. The city is included in the Fort Worth- Arlington metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 47,152 people lived in Bedford.

Bedford History

The first white settlers arrived in the present day city of Bedford in the 1850s. The first school in the settlement area was built in 1862. In the year 1877, a post office was opened in the region and the community was named Bedford. The town of Bedford was incorporated in 1953. At that time, Bedford's population was just 475.

Bedford and nearby Attractions

  • Trinity Arts Guild
  • Boys Ranch Park
  • Central Park
  • Bedford Parks & Recreation
  • Central Baptist Church of Bedford
  • Woodland Heights Baptist Church

Things To Do In Bedford

The city has several parks that are the ideal spots for a leisurely walk, sports and picnics. Many of the city's parks include a pool, or a lake where people can enjoy fishing.

Bedford Transportation

Dallas/Fort Worth International is the nearest major airport.

Bedford Higher Education

Students seeking higher education in Bedford can enroll at The University of Texas at Arlington or Texas Christian University.

High Points

Bedford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyBedford Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyBedford Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 11%Bedford Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Bedford College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Bedford People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Bedford Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bedford, TX

Comparing Bedford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work27
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime54

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