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Renter's guide to Bedford, TX

Located around the middle area between Dallas and Fort Worth, Bedford is a great place to settle down and raise a family. The city is known for its thriving arts scene which attracts visitors from around the world. The annual Bedford Blues and BBQ Festival is a world-class exhibition of Southern culture at its finest.

Bedford is a smaller suburban city, half the size of neighboring Southlake and spreading out over 10 square miles. The city is a little bigger than Hurst but smaller than Colleyville. Bedford is about 35 times smaller than Fort Worth or Dallas, the two closest big cities. Sitting on the outskirts of these two major cities, Bedford has the perfect small-town feel while being close enough to an exciting urban life.

Bedford is almost 14 miles from Fort Worth and about 24 miles from Dallas. Being centrally located and close to two major airports, Bedford is a great city to live in, only a plane ride away from exciting destinations around the world.

Bedford is also known for having great weather. Its climate is comfortable nearly all year round, with plenty of sunshine and a tiny bit of snow in the winter. During the summertime, temperatures average around 95˚F. Moving into fall, the weather starts to get cooler. September averages are 89˚F/68˚F while November dips to 67˚F/46˚F. Bedford has cold weather in the winter, with temperature highs in the upper 50s and lows in the 30s. Spring in Bedford has cooler weather, with March averages of around 69˚F/47˚F and end of spring temperatures of 84˚F/63˚F. Bedford gets an average amount of rain year-round compared to the rest of the United States.

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Things to do in Bedford, TX

One of the big perks of living in Bedford is the amount of green spaces. Many parks have recreation areas like playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields for family-friendly activities. The Boys Ranch Activity Center and Meadow Park Athletic Complex are family favorites, while the four-legged family members will enjoy the Bedford Bark Park. During summertime, one of the top things to do is play in the water at the Bedford Splash, a major family attraction.

As a cultural city, Bedford celebrates the arts and local talent. Two much-awaited annual events are the ArtsFest, featuring live music, local food vendors, and fun sponsors, and the Bedford Blues and BBQ festival, which attracts visitors from all around the world. During May, the Twilight Concert Series features free music at the Boys Ranch in the evening with food trucks, games, and art displays.

Bedford, TX employment & economy

Bedford has low unemployment rates. Many people living here have jobs in and commute to nearby cities like Hurst, Irving, Euless, and Fort Worth. The mid-city area has industries such as medical, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and transportation. Fort Worth is known for agriculture, oil and gas, construction, and retail. Nearby large companies are ExxonMobil, McKesson, AT&T, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Energy Transfer Equity.

Education in Bedford, TX

The cities of Hurst, Euless, and Bedford merged their school districts to increase performance and competition, making Bedford close to many great colleges and schools. Top colleges in the area are the University of Texas at Arlington, Messenger College, and Dallas Christian College. Bedford has an excellent public education system. Top elementary schools in Bedford are Bedford Heights and Meadow Creek. The top middle schools in Bedford are Bedford J. and Harwood J. while the best high schools are Keys Learning Center, Trinity, and Bell.