Bedford, Texas
Bedford is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 13 miles northeast of Fort Worth, with a population of about 48,728.
Tarrant
County
48,728
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
10.0 sq mi
Land Area
13 mi
to Fort Worth
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Bedford on Wikipedia
Bedford City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Bedford.
Major roads: State Hwy 10 · State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 183
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Bedford from our research
What we've verified about Bedford, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A Tennessee-named mid-cities town that boomed in the 1880s, nearly died when the railroad bypassed it, and came back as a suburb. Details →
- Dining
- 102 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Asian · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 26 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 377 public schools within 12 miles, across 36 districts and charters, mainly Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and Birdville ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (18 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (32 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (35 mi). Nearest lakes: Grapevine Lake (10 mi), Lake Arlington (11 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 14 licensed plumbers, 50 licensed HVAC contractors and 28 licensed electricians serve Bedford. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Bedford, Texas
Tarrant County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Bedford in Tarrant County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Bedford
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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