Bedford

About Bedford

Just 15 miles northeast of Fort Worth and 25 miles northeast of Dallas, Bedford is a busy city that's continually expanding. Highways 121 and 183 run through the city's center, providing easy access to both the major cities and smaller towns in the surrounding area. While Bedford has an appealing small-town feel, it also offers plenty of big-city amenities such as hotels, restaurants and a wide range of residential options.

Living in Bedford

Bedford is home to a mix of families, young singles and retirees, and provides plenty of amenities and entertainment for everyone. The city's cultural district offers a large art gallery and historical sites, and often hosts cultural events, live theater and outdoor music performances. There are also many restaurants throughout Bedford, some of which offer nightlife entertainment.

The city is also home to a number of parks and recreational facilities, including the Bedford Splash Family Aquatic Center, which has three pools, including shallow play areas designed for young children. Other parks in Bedford feature dog runs, athletic fields, fishing lakes and picnic areas.

Working in Bedford

Bedford's principal employers range from health care providers to insurance companies to retailers and beyond. The city's largest health care employers include Harris Methodist, Carter Blood Care and The Beryl Cos., while the major insurance employers in the city are State National Insurance and Transamerica Insurance. Finance company Warrantech and retailers Walmart and Albertson's provide hundreds of jobs in the city, and the city of Bedford and Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District are also major employers.

If you're looking for a job in Bedford, you have access to options throughout the greater Fort Worth metro area. A good place to start your search is in the city's largest industries: trade and transportation, government, education and health services, and professional and business services.

Bedford Schools

Students in the Bedford area attend Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. In addition to traditional elementary, middle and high schools, the district also offers an alternative high school, a transition center, and a career and technical education academy. Schools in the district provide several unique programs and offerings, including Spanish language immersion, world languages offered at the elementary level, an international business initiative and an international baccalaureate program.

Resources for Moving to Bedford

Here's some useful information for planning your move to Bedford:

• Utilities: The city provides water and sewer utilities. You'll be responsible for choosing your energy provider, so be sure to give yourself enough time to compare prices and programs.
• Garbage and Recycling: Twice-weekly trash collection and weekly recycling pickup are provided to all single-family homes in Bedford.
• Transportation: The Fort Worth Transportation Authority offers bus and vanpool routes throughout the greater Fort Worth area.

Bedford Housing

The most affordable homes in Bedford are located on the city's southern side, while mid-range and more expensive homes are typically found north of Highway 121. Prices are rising rapidly due in part to increased demand for housing. You can find many new construction communities, a number of which feature very large family homes in traditional, brick-exterior styles.