How long is the commute from Bedford, TX?
Workers who live in Bedford, TX take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
17.5% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Bedford get to work
| Means of transportation | Bedford | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.5% (±3.0 points) | 72.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±1.8 points) | 9.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.5% (±2.6 points) | 14.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Bedford, the average commute is lower than in Tarrant County (26.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bedford, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Tarrant County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tarrant County, Bedford ranks 31 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 841 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bedford
| Vehicles available | Bedford | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±1.0 points) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±3.2 points) | 32.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±3.1 points) | 40.2% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±2.1 points) | 22.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Bedford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tarrant County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bedford
| Bedford | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.5% (±2.6 points) | 14.8% (±0.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.0 points) | 97.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.3 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bedford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Tarrant County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bedford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | — | 24.5 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Hurst | 2.7 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Colleyville | 3.3 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Euless | 3.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Richland Hills | 5.0 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Richland Hills | 5.9 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Watauga | 7.0 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Grapevine | 7.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Southlake | 7.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland Hills, TX (21.6 minutes), Grapevine, TX (22.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Richland Hills, TX (27.4 minutes), Watauga, TX (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tarrant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Southlake | 25.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 26 | Haltom City | 25.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 27 | Benbrook | 25.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 28 (tie) | Blue Mound | 24.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 28 (tie) | Euless | 24.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 30 | Edgecliff Village | 24.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 31 (tie) | Bedford | 24.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 31 (tie) | Hurst | 24.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 33 | Colleyville | 24.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 34 | White Settlement | 22.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 35 | Grapevine | 22.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 36 | Richland Hills | 21.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 37 | Westover Hills | 19.1 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Tarrant County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bedford
How long is the average commute in Bedford?
Workers who live in Bedford, TX take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bedford without a car?
3.8% of households in Bedford have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bedford?
17.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Bedford worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedford city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedford city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedford city, Texas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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