Bedford, bisected by State Highway 121, is northeast of Fort Worth in the northeast quadrant of Tarrant County, north of the West Fork of the Trinity River.
An advanced health care industry, nationally recognized school district, low tax base, growing property values, and a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities are what make Bedford a desirable area. Families enjoy the nationally acclaimed museums, theaters, cultural art centers, sports, entertainment, and park and recreational facilities.
Boys Ranch Park & Activity Center. This 68-acre city park is the jewel of the Bedford Parks system. The park has a small urban lake with a spray fountain, a 4/10th of a mile jogging path around the lake, three youth baseball fields, three youth soccer fields, two sand volleyball courts, 6 lighted recreational tennis courts and the home of Bedford's "Splash", a premier aquatic facility. The "BRAC" offers classrooms for rental use, a fitness room, restroom and shower facility, a game room and a common entry for the pool and center. In addition, there are picnic tables, grills, two practice soccer / baseball fields and three covered pavilions. Other features include security lighting around the lake, a physically challenged playground, shuffleboard court, a swing set by the large pavilion, fencing around the soccer fields, a roller hockey court and a fishing pier.
Hurst, just to the north of Fort Worth, is on State Highways 121 and 10, north of the West Fork of the Trinity River in the northeastern quadrant of Tarrant County.
Hurst is now one of the growing mid-cities close to the DFW International Airport.
Euless is at the intersection of State highways 10 and 183, on the southwest side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, north of the West Fork of the Trinity River in Tarrant County.
Euless is definitely shining brighter than ever and is becoming one of the brightest attractions of North Texas. Dedication, commitment and a solid vision by the leaders of the community has put Euless in the forefront as a vital player in the mid-cities area.
Housing Cost
Bedford - The average home price is $105,000, while prices range from $80,000 to $500,000. Typical starter homes are in the $80,000 range, mid-priced homes are from $135,000 to $160,000 and there are beautiful custom homes available for around $225,000 and up.
Demographics
Hurst Estimated population in July 2005: 37,967. Hurst covers 9.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 554 feet above sea level.
Euless Estimated population in July 2005: 51,226. Euless covers 16.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 600 feet above sea level.
Bedford Estimated population in July 2005: 48,390. Bedford covers 10.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 598 feet above sea level.
Climate
Hurst, Euless, Bedford, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 95.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation is 38.03 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.43 Inches.
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cultural and recreational activities are what make Bedford a desirable area. Families enjoy the nationally acclaimed museums, theaters, cultural art centers, sports, entertainment, and park and recreational facilities.