Bedford, TX
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Bedford, Texas Summary
Life in Bedford research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bedford over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bedford:
The population in Bedford is 49,191.
The median home value in Bedford is $368,654.
The median income in Bedford is $81,393.
The cost of living in Bedford is 111 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bedford is $1,429.
The unemployment rate in Bedford is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Bedford is 7.2%.
The average high in Bedford is 76.4° and the average low is 55.4°.
Bedford SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Bedford, TX Crime Report
Crime in Bedford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bedford. Key points include:
There were 810 total crimes in Bedford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bedford is 1,691.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bedford is 144.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bedford is 1,547.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bedford is -20.21% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bedford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bedford / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 810 | 1,691.0 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 69 | 144.1 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 12 | 25.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 45 | 93.9 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 741 | 1,547.0 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 75 | 156.6 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 558 | 1,164.9 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 108 | 225.5 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Bedford, TX Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Bedford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bedford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bedford is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bedford is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bedford is $368,654.
The median income in Bedford is $81,393.
Bedford's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bedford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bedford | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 125 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
Bedford, TX Weather
The average high in Bedford is 76.4° and the average low is 55.4°.
There are 52.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bedford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 52.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Bedford, TX Photos
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Bedford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bedford
The current population in Bedford is 49,191. The population has increased 4.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49,191 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 49,455 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 49,576 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 49,145 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 49,323 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 49,306 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 49,082 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 48,864 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 48,559 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 48,104 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 47,727 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 47,385 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 47,236 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 46,975 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bedford
Bedford is:
59.5% White with 29,266 White residents.
13.1% African American with 6,446 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.
5.0% Asian with 2,481 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 206 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 93 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 2,074 Two Or More residents.
17.5% Hispanic with 8,594 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bedford | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.5% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 13.1% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Bedford
Bedford is 51.7% female with 25,439 female residents.
Bedford is 48.3% male with 23,752 male residents.
| Gender | Bedford | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bedford for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Bedford completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Bedford completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Bedford completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Bedford completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Bedford completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Bedford completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Bedford completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bedford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bedford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bedford | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bedford, Texas
3.4% of households in Bedford earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Bedford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.4% of households in Bedford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Bedford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Bedford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Bedford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.1% of households in Bedford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Bedford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.8% of households in Bedford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.9% of households in Bedford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bedford | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.9% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
