Bedford, Texas
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 51% of US places
- top 2% for airport distance
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 4% for school quality
Bedford is a mid-size city in Texas with about 49,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, income tax, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on property crime and school quality.
Official websitebedfordtx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.9 in2.7 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$81k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 23% of US places
Home Value$292k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 21% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.72%better than 17% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.92%better than 64% of US places
Unemployment4.4%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.7 in43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.8 inbetter than 80% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days95 daysbetter than 79% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk33.0better than 88% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 29% of US places
School Quality31.0better than 4% of US places
Violent Crime992/100kbetter than 36% of US places
Property Crime2219/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Community
Population49,45597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5286th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9644th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)59.6%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.7%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.8%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.3%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.6%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 57% of US places
Walkability8.8/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance7 mibetter than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.5%better than 81% of US places
Amenities Nearby62.28better than 44% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 31% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bedford an affordable place to live?
- Bedford is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bedford?
- The median home value in Bedford is $292k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bedford?
- Median household income in Bedford is $81k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bedford?
- Median gross rent in Bedford is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bedford safe?
- Bedford is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 992/100k (better than 36%). Property crime is 2219/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bedford?
- Bedford averages 86°F in July and 47°F in January, with 39.7 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bedford?
- Public-school quality in Bedford is below average, scoring better than 4% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bedford?
- The average one-way commute in Bedford is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)