At a Glance
Median Income
$81,393
$43,943 per capita
Home Value
$322,300
Zillow: $374,670
Median Rent
$1,429/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,576/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
11.3% smoking rate
How Bedford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bedford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bedford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bedford residents earn a median household income of $81,393 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,943. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bedford is $322,300 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,670. Median rent is $1,429/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Bedford reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,576/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.
Education
40.9% of adults in Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bedford has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population49,191
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density4,904/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,393
Per Capita$43,943
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$322,300
Rent$1,429
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$374,670
Housing Units21,632
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,576/100K
Murder4.2/100K
Assault96/100K
Burglary161/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation610 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries47
Did You Know?
The median home in Bedford was built in 1983.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.