Bedford, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 47,519 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Bedford is northeast of Fort Worth, and northwest of Dallas.
Cultural Attractions
While Onstage is a performing arts theater within the city limits, Bedford is also a short drive to all that the Dallas-Fort Worth area has to offer, including art museums, performing arts, and professional sports teams.
Recreation
Bedford boasts eight city parks, including the Boys Ranch Park & Activity Center, which contains a small urban lake.
Historical
The year 1914 marked the opening of the Old Bedford School, which was the largest structure in the area when it was finished. It is now a museum, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Economy
The city is hard at work to promote local businesses with its B-commerce campaign.
| Population [details] | 47,519 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 69.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 839.82 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 36.10% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 54.68 °F/29.06 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 96.67 °F/71.81 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 26.06 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 61 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Fort Worth (11.44 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL (7.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Sporting events |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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