Bedford, TX

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Property Management in Bedford, TX

MRE Property Management manages rental homes in Bedford, a Mid-Cities community centered on Generations Park and the historic Old Bedford School. We bring clear communication, thorough tenant screening and hands-on care to every property we service.

The historic Old Bedford School
47,958
Residents
U.S. Census Bureau, July 2025
$83,971
Median household income
ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars
$1,502
Median rent paid
U.S. Census, ACS 2020–2024
$350,700
Median home value
ACS 2020–2024, owner occupied

Local data current as of October 2026. Figures reflect the most recent public releases available at that time.

About Bedford

What makes Bedford special

Bedford pairs historic roots with a long tradition of parks and live music.

A name from Tennessee

Storekeeper Weldon Bobo named the town for Bedford County, Tennessee, and secured its post office in 1877.

The Old Bedford School

Standing on the site of the area’s first brick building from 1912, the Old Bedford School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Boys Ranch Park

Bedford Boys Ranch Park dates to 1949 and covers 253 acres.

Beats and Eats

Bedford Beats and Eats Fest, formerly Bedford Blues and BBQ, brings music and food to the city around Labor Day.

Population Trend

An established community

Bedford moved from 48,902 residents in 2022 to 47,958 in 2025, a change of −1.9% over three years.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 City and Town Population Estimates, July 1 of each year.

48,902
48,640
48,625
47,958
2022
2023
2024
2025
Scale begins at 47,300 residents so year-to-year change is visible.
Renting vs. Owning

Nearly half of Bedford rents

49.4% of Bedford homes are occupied by renters and 50.6% by their owners.

50.6% Own
49.4% Rent

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024, owner-occupied housing unit rate.

Growth & Jobs

What’s being built in Bedford

Nov 2026

Market at Gateway with Sprouts

A 23,443-square-foot Sprouts Farmers Market is expected to open in November 2026 at Airport Freeway and North Industrial Boulevard, alongside two 10,500-square-foot retail and restaurant buildings.

106

Gateway Village townhomes

David Weekley Homes is building 106 townhomes in the Gateway Village neighborhood, with a trail linking to the Market at Gateway plaza.

$17.5M

Parkwood Oaks Townhomes

The 72-unit rental townhome project at 3800 Harwood Road held its ribbon cutting in March 2026.

May 2026

H-E-B Mid-Cities at Glade Parks

H-E-B opened its Mid-Cities store at Cheek-Sparger Road and Rio Grande Boulevard on May 20, 2026. The land lies in both Bedford and Euless, and the two cities have an agreement to split the tax revenue.

$186,174

Generations Park improvements

The city registered a shade structure and disc golf project at Generations Park at Boys Ranch, scheduled for March to May 2026.

$320,000

Brown Trail improvements

The city registered improvements at Brown Trail and Pipeline Road, scheduled from July 2026 to May 2027.

Worth Knowing

The full picture, not just the highlights

Owners make better decisions with complete information. These are the developments we keep an eye on.

Property tax rate increase for FY 2025-26

Bedford’s rate rose from 0.495726 to 0.526212 per $100 of value, an increase of about 6.15%. The budget raises $1,354,814, or 5.13%, more in property taxes than the prior year, with $55,671 of that from new property.

School district land sale

Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD listed a 57.48-acre Bedford tract that includes the Meadow Park Athletic Complex and the city-operated Bark Park, with a $14.25 million minimum bid, as it manages funding challenges. The mayor said buying a tract this size is not financially feasible for the city.

Attractions & Entertainment

Things to do in Bedford

Generations Park at Boys Ranch

A city park at 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. with a fishing pond, playgrounds, trails, sports fields and a disc golf course.

Bedford Center YMCA

A YMCA facility located inside Generations Park.

Old Bedford School

A historic school building at 2400 School Ln. used for city events.

Onstage in Bedford

A community theater company performing at the Old Bedford School.

Bedford Public Library

The city library at 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. with programs for children and adults.

Roy Savage Pool

A seasonal city pool at 1201 Central Dr.

Eat & Gather

Where Bedford gets together

Rosako’s Soul Food and BBQ

Brown Trail · Soul food and barbecue.

Oldwest Cafe of Bedford

State Highway 121 · Breakfast and lunch cafe.

Cafe Sicilia

Bedford Rd. · Italian restaurant and pizza.

Royal Mansion Restaurant

Central Dr. · Nepali and Indian restaurant and bar with live music.

Macarena Taco Shop and Margarita Bar

Harwood Rd. · Tex-Mex and tacos.

Schools

School districts serving Bedford

Ratings below are the 2026 district ratings published by the Texas Education Agency. They are preliminary until TEA releases final ratings, scheduled for December 11, 2026.

B

Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD

Score 87 · Serves Bedford

Source: Texas Education Agency, 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings (preliminary, released August 14, 2026), via TXschools.gov. School assignments vary by address; confirm the assigned campus directly with the district.

Bedford Questions

Bedford property management, answered

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Bedford 4 Questions
Yes. We manage single-family and small multi-family homes throughout Bedford.
Census data shows renters across all Bedford rentals paid a median of $1,502 a month (American Community Survey 2020–2024), a figure that includes apartments and long-term leases. For your home, MRE prepares a free rental analysis using current MLS data and the rents achieved on homes we have managed, so your property is priced at its most marketable rent.
MRE offers several management plans, plus tenant placement only. Every fee is listed on our pricing page.
Every available MRE home is listed on our Rentals page. Applications are accepted only through our secure AppFolio portal.

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Sources

Information current as of October 2026.

U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 City and Town Population Estimates · U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, American Community Survey 2020–2024 · Sprouts, sweets and new homes set to shake up Bedford’s Airport Freeway corner (Hoodline) · Sun Shines on Ribbon Cutting for Bedford Townhome Project (CandysDirt) · H-E-B announces location coming to Bedford (Community Impact) · TDLR TABS Project TABS2026007483, Generations Park Shade Structure and the Disc Golf · TDLR TABS Project TABS2026021523, Brown Trail Improvements · City of Bedford FY 2025-26 Budget, page 5 (Tarrant County) · HEB ISD Lists 57 Acres in Bedford, Including Athletic Fields and Bark Park (CandysDirt) · City of Bedford budget history; Texas Historical Commission Atlas · Texas Education Agency, 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings, TXschools.gov

Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Old Bedford School by Renelibrary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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