Moving to Bedford, TX: Best Neighborhoods, Homes & Schools

Bedford is a city in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, in the Mid-Cities between Hurst and Euless. It's about 14 miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth, about 22 miles west of downtown Dallas, and about 7 miles southwest of DFW International Airport.

Bedford at a Glance

Where Is Bedford, Texas?

Bedford sits in the middle of the Mid-Cities, between Fort Worth and Dallas, with the same central location as its neighbors:

• About 15-20 minutes to downtown Fort Worth
• About 25-30 minutes to downtown Dallas
• About 7 miles to DFW International Airport, a short drive for frequent flyers
• Highway 121, Highway 183 and Highway 10 run through the city

If your household's work pulls in different directions across DFW, Bedford's location keeps both commutes reasonable.

Best Neighborhoods in Bedford

The best neighborhood in Bedford depends on your budget and how much house you want. 76022 is the more affordable side of the city; most of Bedford, and most of its larger homes, are in 76021.

These are the 12 Bedford neighborhoods with nine or more home sales in the past 12 months, sorted by median price. The names are MLS subdivision names, and the figures cover single-family sales through Nov. 7, 2026.

• Southwest Bedford (76022) had 119 sales in the past year at a median of $325,000, mostly homes built around 1970. Oakmont, Stonegate and Bell Manor are the neighborhoods to start with under $325,000.
• The rest of Bedford (76021) had 323 sales at a median of $418,000, for homes built around 1982. Bedford Meadows is the step up in size near $400,000; Mayfair Hills, Woodfield, River Forest and Bedford Place make up the upper end.
• Stonegate had the most sales of any Bedford neighborhood, 25 in the past year. Updates vary a lot from house to house, so compare a few before you decide what's fair.

Schools

Bedford is served by Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD (HEB ISD). All 442 Bedford homes sold in the past 12 months were in HEB ISD, so the district question is simple here. Campus zoning still depends on the address, so confirm the elementary, junior high and high school for any home you're considering.

What to Expect Cost-Wise

Bedford single-family homes sold for a median of $387,500 in the 90 days ending Nov. 7, 2026, across 84 sales. The middle half sold for $324,900 to $486,000. Over the past 12 months, the median was $395,000 across 442 sales, and quarterly medians from November 2025 through October 2026 stayed between $382,000 and $400,100.

Other costs to plan for:

• Property taxes are a significant ongoing cost, so budget for them monthly. The rates are below.
• HOA dues vary by neighborhood, and many older Bedford homes have no HOA.
• Texas has no state income tax, which matters if you're coming from a high-income-tax state.

See current Bedford homes for sale →

Bedford Property Tax Rate

These are the 2026 adopted rates per $100 of taxable value, from the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector.

That's roughly 2.08% of taxable value before exemptions. On the $395,000 12-month median, that works out to about $8,200 a year before exemptions. Homestead exemptions bring that down. Both the city and HEB ISD raised their rates for 2026: the city from $0.526212 to $0.566599, and HEB ISD from $1.0289 to $1.0526.

For an estimate on a specific address, use the Tarrant County property tax estimator. My Texas property tax guide explains how exemptions and protests work.

The Bedford Market Right Now

Bedford homes kept selling at a steady pace through summer and fall. Fewer homes closed each month as the season wound down, but days on market stayed short and sale prices stayed close to the original asking price.

September was the slowest month in the table at a median of 22 days. Read any single month as a direction, not a forecast. On Nov. 7, 77 homes were for sale, about 2.8 months of supply at the recent sales pace, and 70% had already cut their price. In the 90 days ending Nov. 7, 35 listings were canceled or expired without selling, while 84 sold.

• For buyers: most listings have cut their price, so there's room to negotiate on homes that have been sitting. In those 90 days, 49% of sales included seller-paid costs, with a median of $8,000.
• For sellers: well-priced homes still sell fast, but overpriced ones sit and end up cut. See what your home is worth, or read how pricing actually works.

Why People Choose Bedford

Buyers choose Bedford for its community feel. People point to neighborhood events, local festivals, and neighbors who have been on the same street for years. It's a place people tend to move to and then stay.

Add established neighborhoods with mature trees and mostly one-story homes (75% of last year's sales), and Bedford fits buyers who want a neighborhood, not just a subdivision.

• Community events are a real part of local life. Check the city calendar before you visit.
• Mature landscaping is common in the established neighborhoods.
• Walkability varies by area. Some pockets are close to restaurants and grocery stores; others are traditionally suburban.

Practical Relocation Steps

1. Get pre-approved before house hunting, especially if your move is tied to a job start date.
2. Confirm school zoning for the specific address within HEB ISD.
3. Look at 76022 if affordability is a priority. It's Bedford's lower-priced side; 76021 has more of the larger homes.
4. Budget property taxes as a monthly cost, not an afterthought.
5. Get a thorough inspection. The typical home sold here was built around 1981.
6. Visit in person if you can, ideally around a local event, to get a feel for the neighborhoods.

Who Bedford Is Ideal For

• Families who want HEB ISD schools and a real sense of community
• Buyers who want established neighborhoods with mature trees
• Anyone planning to put down long-term roots
• Value-focused buyers looking for an entry point into the Mid-Cities, especially in 76022

Bottom Line

Bedford offers a sense of community built up over decades, on top of the same central Mid-Cities location that makes Hurst and Euless so convenient. If you want more than a commute-friendly address, Bedford deserves a serious look.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Bedford